Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - Diagnosis and Management Summary



Symptoms:

• Abdominal pain

• Nausea

• Polyuria

• Polydipsia

• Vomiting

• Weight loss

• Shortness of breath

• May progress to lethargy, obtundation, and death



DKA Resolution - 2 of 4 following criteria:

1) HCO3 > 18 mEq/L

2) pH > 7.3

3) AG < 12

4) Glucose < 200 mg/dL



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