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Wednesday Wrap-Up: Pediatric DKA 4/4/2012
Pediatric Conference 4/4/12 Follow Up: DKA Management Clinical Pearls DKA in Pediatrics: DKA occurs when there is a disruption in the balance between insulin and counter-regulatory hormones secondary to a deficiency in circulating insulin. The resulting state is hyperglycemia, hyperosmolarity, increased lipolysis, ketonemia and metabolic acidosis. Diagnostic criteria Read more…