In this episode I will be discussing all about the management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in the ICU patient . I will discuss in detail about the pathophysiology of DKA, patient presentation, signs and symptoms, labs, treatment, monitoring, resolution of DKA and potential pitfalls.
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10/03/23 • 15 min
The Right Pill Pharmacy Podcast - Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)
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The Right Pill Pharmacy Podcast
Episode 1 (DKA)
Background
DKA is diabetic ketoacidosis, and happens when your body breaks down fat into fatty acids which the body uses as an alternate source of energy. Remember, in DKA there is either a relative or absolute insulin deficiency occurring. therefore your body cannot utilize the glucose that is in the blood since there is no insulin to transport the glucose into cells where it will be used as energ
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