Management of adult diabetic ketoacidosis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC408528930.06.2014 · Introduction. In 2009, there were 140,000 hospitalizations for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) with an average length of stay of 3.4 days. 1 The direct and indirect annual cost of DKA hospitalizations is 2.4 billion US dollars. Omission of insulin is the most common precipitant of DKA. 2, 3 Infections, acute medical illnesses involving the cardiovascular system (myocardial …
Adult Diabetic Ketoacidosis - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › books › NBK560723Jul 18, 2021 · Treatment of adult patients who have uncomplicated, mild diabetic ketoacidosis can be treated with subcutaneous insulin lispro hourly in a non-intensive care setting may be safe and cost-effective as opposed to treatment with intravenous regular insulin in the intensive care setting as shown in many studies. In one of these studies, the patients received subcutaneous insulin lispro at a dose of 0.3 U/kg initially, followed by 0.1 U/kg every hour until blood glucose was less than 250 mg/dl.
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diabetesjournals.org › care › articlePatients with uncomplicated DKA may sometimes be treated with subcutaneous insulin in the emergency department or step-down units , an approach that may be safer and more cost-effective than treatment with intravenous insulin. If subcutaneous insulin administration is used, it is important to provide adequate fluid replacement, frequent bedside testing, appropriate treatment of any concurrent infections, and appropriate follow-up to avoid recurrent DKA.
Management of adult diabetic ketoacidosis
www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesJun 30, 2014 · Reduced glomerular filtration rate, insulinopenia, and hypertonicity result in positive potassium balance, placing ESKD patients with DKA at high risk for hyperkalemia. 33 Hyperkalemia is typically more severe in dialysis patients compared with non-dialysis patients for the same levels of hyperglycemia and can be life threatening. 33, 34 Consequently, routine potassium replacement is not indicated unless plasma potassium level is below 3.3 mmol/L. Insulin is typically the only treatment ...
Clinical Guideline
https://www.chrichmond.org/media/file/VCUH-CHOR_dka-guidelines…Clinical Guideline DKA! This guideline should not replace clinical judgment. Inclusion criteria: ... August 2021. chrichmond.org 32-Bag stem Sy and Insulin Titration If ... Clinically significant cerebral edema can potentially develop within the first 4-12 hours after initiation of treatment for DKA, but may also present before ...
Protecting the Brain During Pediatric DKA Treatment ...
publications.aap.org › pediatrics › articleSep 01, 2021 · The most feared complication when treating diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is sudden onset of neurologic deterioration, which may include central herniation. Clinical brain swelling complicates 0.5% to 1% of pediatric DKA episodes, and when it occurs, permanent morbidity and mortality are common. However, children in DKA are known to have subclinical brain edema. 1 Factors that lead to clinical edema and neurologic abnormalities are not clear.
Diabetic ketoacidosis - Treatment algorithm | BMJ Best ...
https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/162/treatment-algorithmDiabetic ketoacidosis is characterized by a biochemical triad of hyperglycemia, ketonemia, and acidemia, with rapid symptom onset. Common symptoms and signs include polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, weakness, weight loss, tachycardia, dry mucous membranes, poor skin turgor, hypotension, and, in s...