Paeds

Question 1

which fluids in DKA

Answer 1

0.9% saline wo glucose
<14 mmol/l
ensure all fluids contain potassium chloride

<14mmol add 5%

Question 2

DKA fluid

Answer 2

fluid bolus
isotonic crystalloid solution over 60 mins

Question 3

cerebral oedema in DKA

Answer 3

head in midline and child at 45 degrees

Iv fluids slow
mannitol

Question 4

complication with treating DKA

Answer 4

cerebral oedema and hypokalaemia