L2: DKA Flashcards
Metabolic Actions of Insulin
Metabolic Actions of Insulin
- CHO
Metabolic Actions of Insulin
- PTN
Metabolic Actions of Insulin
- Lipids
Metabolic Actions of Insulin
- Electrolytes
Def of DKA
Acute metabolic derangement in IDDM characterized by:
- Hyperglycemia
- Acidosis
- Ketosis
Etiology of DKA
- Insulin deficiency (absolute or relative)
- Elevation of counter regulatory hormones
- Concomitant reduction of insulinโs effective action
Etiology of DKA
- Insulin Deficiency
Etiology of DKA
- Elevation of counter regulatory hormones
Etiology of DKA
- Concomitant reduction of insulinโs effective action
- This overwhelms homeostatic mechanisms and lead to metabolic decompensation despite the patient taking the usual recommended dose of insulin
End Result leading to DKA
Pathophysiology of DKA
- Osmotic diuresis and hypovolemia
- Metabolic acidosis with increased anion gap
- Hypokalemia
Pathophysiology of DKA
- Osmotic Diuresis & Hypovolemia
Pathophysiology of DKA
- Metabolic Acidosis with Increased Anion Gap
Pathophysiology of DKA
- Hypokalemia
CP of DKA
Causes of increased or normal BP in DKA
- Increased plasma catecholamine concentrations
- Release of ADH in response to hyperosmolality
- Osmotic pressure from marked hyperglycemia
Dx of DKA
Dx of DKA
- Diabetic
Dx of DKA
- Keto
Dx of DKA
- Acidosis
Dx of DKA
- Relation Between hyperglycemia & Acidosis
The degree of hyperglycemia does not correlate with degree of acidosis
Severity of DKA
Calculation of Severity of DKA
- Anion Gap
- Corrected Na
- Effective Osmolarity
Calculation of Severity of DKA
- Anion Gap
Calculation of Severity of DKA
- Corrected Na
Calculation of Severity of DKA
- Effective Osmolarity
Problems of DKA
- Dehydration: moderate to severe
- Hyperglycemia
- Acidosis
- Electrolyte disturbance
- Precipitating factors
Managment of DKA
- Confirmation of diagnosis
- Emergency assessment & management
- Rehydration
- Insulin therapy
- K replacement
- Treatment of acidosis
- Treatment of precipitating factors
Managment of DKA
- Confirmation of DKA
Confirmation of DKA
- Blood Sample
Emergency Assessment of DKA
- Blood Glucose
- BOHB & Urine AAA
- Weight
- DHD
- Consciousness