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Diabetes Flashcards

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what are the initial investigation if someone is in DKA?

A 
laboratory blood glucose
urea & electrolytes 
ECG
blood cultures
urine cultures
venous arterial blood gas
chest x-ray
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what are the symptoms of DKA?

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vomiting
abdominal pain
confusion
fruity ‘ketonic’ smelling breath

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what is the treatment for DKA?

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IV saline

soluble IV insulin

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