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By Melese A (Mi) Kalkidan A (Mi)
By Melese A (Mi) Kalkidan A (Mi)
Kalkidan A(mi)
Outline
Introduction
Pathophysiology
Precipitating factors
Work up
Management
Complications
Patient education
Our practice
References
The serum glucose concentration is usu. < 500 mg/dL (27.8 mmol/L)
and less than< 800 mg/dL (44.4 mmol/L)
may exceed 900 mg/dL (50 mmol/L) in patients with DKA who are
comatose
Follow ; PR, RR, T, BP, Mental status ,urine output, RBS every
1hr, Urine ketone every 2hr.