Successful resuscitation in diabetic ketoacidosis: a strong case for the use of bicarbonate.
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Although severe acidosis is a life-threatening condition owing to its cerebral and cardiac effects, correction of the acidosis with alkali remains a controversial issue in diabetic ketoacidosis. A 22-year-old female patient in diabetic ketoacidosis who was successfully resuscitated after cardiac arrest is presented and a strong case is made for the administration of bicarbonate in severe cases of diabetic ketoacidosis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 50 585 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1974