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Kussmaul Breathing
Kussmaul Breathing The rapid, deep, and labored breathing of people who have ketoacidosis or who are in a diabetic coma. Kussmaul breathing is named for Adolph Kussmaul, the 19th century German doctor who first noted it. Also called "air hunger."
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Deep
In anatomy, away from the surface or further into the body. As opposed to superficial. The bones are deep to the skin.
Breathing
The process of respiration, during which air is inhaled into the lungs through the mouth or nose due to muscle contraction, and then exhaled due to muscle relaxation.
Diabetic
Pertaining to Diabetes. Patient suffering from this condition.
Coma
A sleep-like state; not conscious. May be due to a high or low level of glucose (sugar) in the blood.
Doctor
1. One whose occupation is to treat diseases, particularly a physician, dentist, or veterinarian with an appropriate license. 2. A teacher (particularly at a college or university), a scholar, or one who holds a postgraduate degree (especially a Ph.D. degree). 3. A shaman.
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Ketonuria
Having ketone bodies in the urine; a warning sign of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).
Ketosis
A condition of having ketone bodies build up in body tissues and fluids. The signs of ketosis are nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Ketosis can lead to ketoacidosis.
Ketotic Hypoglycemia
A poorly-understood disorder of childhood, marked by hypoglycemia and ketosis. There is carbohydrate deprivation, with consequent dependence on fat stores for energy. Ketotic hypoglycemia can often be effectively treated by simple dietary changes involving frequent feedings of carbohydrate and protein.
Kidney Disease
Any one of several chronic conditions that are caused by damage to the cells of the kidney. People who have had diabetes for a long time may have kidney damage. Also called nephropathy.
Kidney Threshold
The point at which the blood is holding too much of a substance such as glucose (sugar) and the kidneys "spill" the excess sugar into the urine.
Kussmaul Breathing
Kiwi doctor
A doctor who, being or not a citizen of that country, has been admitted to practice medicine in New Zealand.
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Kansas City hospitals
All the hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities in the city of Kansas City.
Kansas City doctor
A medical doctor who can practice medicine in the city of Kansas City.
Kansas City clinic
A medical clinic in the city of Kansas City.
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