DKA Flashcards by Ryan Govier | Brainscape

Q

What are the symptoms of DKA?

A

Nausea and vomiting

Abdo pain

Dehydration

Drowsiness

Leads to confusion and coma

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Q

What can trigger DKA?

A

Infection eg pancreatitis, UTI, pyelonephritis

Surgery

New diagnosis

Poor insulin management

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Q

What are the investigations?

A

FBC

U+E

Glucose

Urine dip - ketones and glucose

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Q

What is the treatment of DKA?

A

Fluids

Insulin and then glucose when its low

Monitor K as gets drive intracellulaly

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