Endocrine Flashcards by Chan SueTheng

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DKA - Diagnostic Triad

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Ketonemia > 3 or Ketonuria (> 2+)
Blood glucose > 14 or known DM
Blood pH < 7.2, HCO3 < 18 or both

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Metabolic Targets of DKA treatment :

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Ketone drop > 0.5mmol/L/hr
Venous bicarbonate increase > 3mmol/L/hr
CBG drop < 3mmol/L/hr

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Severe DKA - Criteria :

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