Author: Cynthia Kamweru, William Wilson / Editor: Sarah Edwards / Codes: EnC2, SLO5 / Published: 14/02/2025
A one-year-old baby presents with multiple episodes of vomiting and looking lethargic and listless. An initial blood sugar is done, which is 18 mmol/L. Subsequently, a venous blood gas obtained has shown the following results which confirms the diagnosis of DKA (Diabetic Ketoacidosis).

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Which of the following statements regarding the severity of DKA and degree of dehydration is correct?
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Which of the following statements regarding initial fluid management in paediatric DKA is wrong?
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With regards to fluid deficit calculation, which of the following statements is correct?
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