Effective Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the leading causes of mortality in diabetic children. This study aimed to determine the frequency of mortality and complications of DKA during treatment in order to make the necessary modifications with regard to the common treatment problems. This was a cross sectional study, where patients were selected by examining the records of 112 children under the ...

Management of diabetic ketoacidosis

Although the mortality of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) has decreased substantially in the developed world, high mortality rates still prevail in South Africa, thus making this an important condition to recognise early and manage well. This review discusses the treatment of DKA, with emphasis on the controversial aspect of initial fluid replacement therapy. Current guidelines recommend the use of...

Management of adult diabetic ketoacidosis

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a rare yet potentially fatal hyperglycemic crisis that can occur in patients with both type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus. Due to its increasing incidence and economic impact related to the treatment and associated morbidity, effective management and prevention is key. Elements of management include making the appropriate diagnosis using current laboratory tools and c...

Fluid management in diabetic ketoacidosis.

Emergency management of diabetic ketoacidosis in adults.

The authors propose a regimen for managing diabetic ketoacidosis in adults based on available evidence and their experience in the emergency department.