Table 2.
Signs, Symptoms, and Biochemistry of Hospital Attendances for Patients With PAI to a Regional Hospital, New South Wales 2000–2017
| Total N (%) | PAI only N (%) | PAI & T1DM N (%) | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signs and symptoms | ||||
| Hypotension | 77 (30.6) | 67 (31.2) | 10 (27.0) | NS |
| Fever | 60 (23.8) | 50 (23.3) | 10 (27.0) | NS |
| Vomiting | 120 (47.6) | 105 (48.8) | 15 (40.5) | NS |
| Diarrhea | 53 (21.0) | 51 (23.7) | 2 (5.4) | <0.05 |
| Abdominal pain | 96 (38.1) | 86 (40.0) | 10 (10.4) | NS |
| Reduced level of consciousness | 39 (15.5) | 29 (13.5) | 10 (27.0) | <0.05 |
| Confusion | 16 (6.3) | 15 (7.0) | 1 (2.7) | NS |
| Lethargy | 132 (52.4) | 118 (54.9) | 14 (37.8) | NS |
| Dehydration | 94 (37.3) | 82 (38.1) | 12 (32.4) | NS |
| Biochemistry | ||||
| Hypoglycemia | 23 (9.1) | 9 (4.2) | 14 (37.8) | <0.001 |
| Hyperglycemia | 88 (34.9) | 64 (29.8) | 24 (64.9) | <0.001 |
| Hyponatremia | 99 (39.3) | 85 (39.5) | 14 (37.8) | NS |
| Hyperkalemia | 37 (14.7) | 28 (13.0) | 9 (24.3) | NS |
| Acidosis | 39 (15.5) | 26 (12.1) | 13 (35.1) | <0.001 |
Abbreviation: NS, not significant.