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Pediatric Hyperosmotic Hyperglycemic Syndrome and Diabetic Ketoacidosis
March 26
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Pediatric Hyperosmotic Hyperglycemic Syndrome and Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Presented by: Dr. Siarhei Slinko, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Beacon Health System
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss what Hyperosmotic Hyperglycemic Syndrome is and how it presents
- Review management recommendations of Hyperosmotic Hyperglycemic Syndrome
About the presenter
Dr. Siarhei Slinko became hooked on a career in medicine as a teenager in high school, taking inspiration from his father, who was a military doctor, and his sister, a pediatric surgeon.
“During her residency, I shadowed my sister on one of her busy calls,” he explains. “I still remember the striking impression of witnessing the emotional transition of those little patients and their parents – from the physical and emotional pain and fear to relief, joy and happiness – because of the medical team’s work. I realized then I wanted to be part of that no matter how hard my journey would be to become a doctor!”
For Dr. Slinko, there is nothing more rewarding than helping a critically ill child recover. “The job is tough both emotionally and physically, but so satisfying and joyful.” He chose this specialty in his fourth year of medical school. “I had been moonlighting in the pediatric ICU as a nurse and loved it.” He chose to practice at Beacon because of the strong commitment to putting kids first. “During the interview process, that’s a statement I heard at every level: ‘Do the right thing for patients and we will all support you!’ That resonated with me a lot, and that is what I consider to be the priority above everything else.”
As for his philosophy of care, Dr. Slinko believes that kindness, honesty and integrity matter. “I treat and care for my patients like I would want myself and my loved ones to be treated,” he says. “I will help the ones who need me to the best of my ability. They can trust me with their lives.”
Dr. Slinko believes that an individual’s life is fulfilled when it’s dedicated to the service of others. “From that aspect, serving and helping critically ill children is a blessing, privilege and completely fulfills my life’s goals.”