Dka Flashcards
1
Q
DKA signs and symptoms
A
Fruity breath altered loc Kussmauls breathing Poor skin turgor orthostatic weakness
2
Q
DKA LABS
A
HYPERGLYCEMIA serum glucose greater than 250 and often greater than 300 ketones acidosis low bicarb low pco2 elevated HCT, bun/cr hyperkalemia leukocytosis Hyperosmolality (BACK P
3
Q
hyperosmolar hyperglycemic non-ketosis labs
A
BUN/cr glucose over 600 or 1000 HbA1c normal ph normal anion gap
4
Q
first step in the management of DKA or HHS
A
Airway management
