Tag: Pediatric DKA

REBEL Core Cast – DKA: Beyond the Basics Part 1 – The SQuID Protocol

by Mark Ramzy posted October 6, 2025 No Comments

Mechanical ventilation can feel overwhelming, especially when faced with a sea of ventilator modes and unfamiliar terminology. In Part 2 of the series, we go beyond breath types and delivery mechanics to explore the most used modes in the ICU. ...

Endocrine, Metabolic, Fluid, and Electrolytes

Pediatric DKA: Do Fluids Really Matter?

by Frank Lodeserto MD posted July 11, 2018 No Comments

Background: The most feared complication in the clinical course of children with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the development of cerebral edema. Cerebral edema is rare (<1%) but is the leading cause of death in pediatric DKA. Many of the details ...

Pediatrics