Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
Requisite Reading
A concise review: Acid-base problems in diabetic ketoacidosis in NEJM. Must read!
What should you be able to answer after reviewing this topic?
- Management of electrolytes, especially potassium in patients with DKA.
- When to transition patients off insulin drip to sub-cutaenous insulin.
References
Kamel KS and Halperin ML. Acid-base problems in diabetic ketoacidosis. The New England Journal of Medicine. 2015; 372:546-54.
