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Ep 146 DKA Recognition and ED Management

Emergency Medicine Cases

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Navigating Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Emergencies

This chapter explores the complexities of diagnosing and managing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in emergency settings, focusing on the importance of thorough patient history and differential diagnosis. It discusses various symptoms and lab indicators of DKA, emphasizing that it can occur even with normal pH levels, and highlights the necessity of ordering serum ketones. The conversation also addresses distinguishing DKA from other types of ketoacidosis and the critical role of recognizing less obvious symptoms for effective treatment.

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