DKA Flashcards
1
Q
What type of breathing is found in DKA (2)
A
Kussmaul deep breathing
Fruity breathe
2
Q
What is found on a ABG in DKA in regards to HCO and CO
A
Low pH + Low HCo3
3
Q
3 management in DKA
A
1L/1hr NaCl
1L/2hr Nacl + 20mmol K
IV 0.1u/kg/hr after 1 hr
4
Q
What do you need to check 2 hours after management of DKA
A
VBG
5
Q
What prophylaxis in DKA
A
VTE prophyalxis
6
Q
When there is no Ketoacidosis - what is the diag.
A
HHS
7
Q
HHS insulin Tx?
A
0.05u/kg/hr
8
Q
What do you need to stop and why in HHS
A
Stop metformin
Cause metabolic acidosis
