Paediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Context
Definition
Basic Science and Pathophysiology
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Pathophysiology of DKA
Clinical Manifestations
Risk Factors
Clinical Assessment and Risk Stratification
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Introduction
Initial Emergency Assessment
Full clinical assessment
Observations & monitoring
Management
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Introduction
Volume of fluid required
Type of fluid required
Potassium
Insulin
Other Considerations
When to Convert to SC Insulin
Pitfalls
Key Learning Points
Clinical Cases
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Case 1
Paediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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Paediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Clinical Assessment and Risk Stratification
Introduction
Fig 5: Components of the clinical assessment and risk stratification process
In this section we will look at the assessment process of young people with DKA.
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