WEBDiabetic ketoacidosis. This page is for adult patients. For pediatric patients, see: diabetic ketoacidosis (peds) References. Background. Patients in DKA are almost always K+ depleted despite initially fairly normal K+.
WEBDiabetic ketoacidosis (peds) Cerebral edema in DKA. Diabetic foot infection. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Hemochromatosis. Iron toxicity. Sepsis. Evaluation. Workup. Point of care glucose (and potassium, if available) VBG.
WEBAug 21, 2023 · Go to: Introduction. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of relative insulin deficiency affecting primarily type-1 diabetes mellitus (DM). DKA can occur in type-2 DM when insulin levels fall far behind the body's needs.
WEBJul 19, 2015 · What is the work up? When do you start supplemental potassium? Do you go for IV or subcutaneous insulin? Take a moment to brush up on the management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis. Review the differences between IV and subcutaneous regimens. Expand your differential for causes. Know the risks of intubation.
WEBBegins 6-12hr after onset of therapy or may begin before initiation of treatment or up to 48h afterward. Many appear to be improving from their DKA before deteriorating from cerebral edema. Premonitory symptoms: Headache. Incontinence. Seizure. Acute mental status changes. Signs of herniation.
WEBDiabetic ketoacidosis (adult) Diabetic ketoacidosis (peds) Cerebral edema in DKA; Diabetic foot infection; Diabetic peripheral neuropathy; Hemochromatosis; Iron toxicity; Sepsis; Evaluation. Diabetes mellitus itself is not normally a diagnosis sought in the emergency department (i.e. via A1C) Hyperglycemia can be found on laboratory testing