The Resus Room

Diabetic Ketoacidosis; Roadside to Resus

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Feb 15, 2021
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INSIGHT

DKA Mortality

  • DKA mortality is 3-5%, higher than expected.
  • Many DKA deaths occur at home, impacting perceived ED mortality.
INSIGHT

Glucose and Insulin

  • Glucose is vital for energy, converted to ATP inside cells.
  • Insulin is crucial, enabling glucose entry into cells via transporters.
INSIGHT

DKA Mechanism

  • DKA involves insulin deficiency and excess counter-regulatory hormones.
  • This leads to high glucose, but cells switch to fatty acids for energy due to lack of insulin.
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