DKA Flashcards
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2
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1L 1st hour
1L 2nd hour
3
Q
What 3 things do you need for DKA diagnosis
A
Cap blood glucose over 11 mmol/L
Cap ketones over 3mmol/L/urine ketones 2+ or more
Venous pH less than 7.3 and/or bicarb less than 15
4
Q
Quick management
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Cannula
Taking bloods including. venous blood glucose, U and E, blood cultures (infection can precipitate DKA), U and E
Give fluids and fixed rate IV insulin infusion 0.1 unit/kg/hour
Catheterise and measure urine output
Take urine sample for urinary ketones and glucose and MSU
ECG, CXR
5
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Key thing:
