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Medical Category: Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes
Any Benefit to Sodium Bicarbonate in DKA?
In a prior post, we discussed the use of an initial insulin bolus in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Today we will address another facet of DKA management, for which there is less than optimal evidence and that is: ...
ECG Changes of Hyperkalemia
Hyperkalemia is an electrolyte abnormality seen in the emergency department as well as in hospitalized patients and it can be associated with adverse clinical outcomes and death if not treated appropriately. It is important to remember that the electrophysiologic effects ...
Is There Any Benefit to an Initial Insulin Bolus in Diabetic Ketoacidosis?
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common endocrine emergency encountered in the emergency department. DKA associated mortality is relatively low in adults, but in children with type 1 diabetes, the elderly, and adults with concomitant illnesses have a mortality rate is ...