Tag: DKA

Any Benefit to Sodium Bicarbonate in DKA?

by Darrel Hughes posted May 12, 2014 No Comments

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: …

Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes

Is There Any Benefit to an Initial Insulin Bolus in Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

by Darrel Hughes posted March 27, 2014 No Comments

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 …

Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes