Diabetic ketoacidosis Flashcards
1
Q
What are the four main causes of DKA
A
Fasting
Insulin deficiency
Stress hormones
Dehydration
2
Q
What type of resp pattern is a response to metabolic acidosis
A
Kussmahl’s respiration - blow off CCO2 to reduce acidosis
3
Q
What is metabolic acidosis caused by
A
A reduction in bicarb production and an increase in H+ buffering
4
Q
What are clinical features of DKA
A
Polyuria and polydypsia Dehydration Hyperventilation Abdominal pain and vomiting Coma Glycosuria Ketonuria
5
Q
Treatment of DKA
A
Fluid (normal saline)
Insulin
Potassium
Bicarb
