
Diabetic ketoacidosis in adults: Treatment - UpToDate
Feb 3, 2025 · The treatment of DKA in adults will be reviewed here. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, evaluation, and diagnosis of DKA and HHS are discussed separately, as is the …
Hyperglycemic Crises in Adults With Diabetes: A Consensus Report
Jun 22, 2024 · The objective of this consensus report is to provide up-to-date knowledge about the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation, and recommendations for the diagnosis, …
Obtain endocrine consult on all patients on continuous tube feeds or new Type 1 DM and others as needed. Nutrition and Diabetes education consult.
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) - EMCrit Project
Sep 30, 2025 · The 2024 consensus guidelines definition of DKA, shown below, is pretty reasonable. However, no definition is perfect, so ultimately you need to exercise clinical judgement, rather than …
DKA is a life-threatening complication of diabetes caused by a lack of insulin, leading to hyperglycemia, ketosis, and metabolic acidosis. Occurs primarily in type 1 diabetes but can also occur in type 2 …
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) Algorithm - Manual of Medicine
Jun 26, 2021 · Diabetic Ketoacidosis Algorithm Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of diabetic ketoacidosis
Pediatric patients presenting with signs and symptoms of DKA such as the classic triad of polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia in addition to more insidious presentations such as weight loss, vomiting …
Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Adults: A Narrative Review
In this article, we provide a narrative review of management of DKA in adults along with discussion of the various professional guidelines and propose evidence-based recommendations on the topic.
Diabetic ketoacidosis - Treatment algorithm - BMJ Best Practice
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is characterized by a biochemical triad of hyperglycemia, ketonemia, and acidemia, with rapid symptom onset. Common symptoms and signs include polyuria, polydipsia, …
Most patients treated for DKA in the EC3 should be admitted to the floor for ongoing BG monitoring, electrolyte/fluid monitoring and replacement, further adjustment of home insulin regimen as needed, …