Treatment of DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis)
Posted on August 14th, 2007 by gabriel
The treatment goals for DKA are to replace fluid and electrolytes, provide enough insulin to maintain normal glucose metabolism, and prevent complications.
Replacing Fluids and Electrolytes
Your patient with DKA needs fluid therapy to increase her circulating blood volume and to enhance glucose excretion through the kidneys. The fluid of choice is usually I.V. 0.9% normal saline [...]
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