DKA Flashcards
1
Q
What is DKA?
A
Diabetic ketoacidosis
2
Q
What are the symptoms?
A
Pale Tachycardia Polyuria Polydipsia Sweet smelling breath
3
Q
What can cause DKA?
A
New presentation of T1DM
Trigger
Medication non-compliance
4
Q
What can trigger DKA?
A
Pregnancy
Illness
5
Q
What are the signs of DKA?
A
Increased BM
Urinary ketones
6
Q
What will an ABG show?
A
Metabolic acidosis
- decreased pH
- decreased HCO3-
- negative base excess
7
Q
What is the danger of DKA?
A
Dehydration
8
Q
How is DKA managed?
A
IV saline + K+
Catherterize
IV insulin once passing urine
9
Q
How do you monitor DKA?
A
Hourly ketones
Hourly VBG
10
Q
What are complications of DKA?
A
Dehydration
Cerebral oedema
11
Q
How much insulin should you give?
A
0.1 unit/kg/hour
