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===Initial Laboratory works=== | |||
* Blood glucose > 200mg/dL. | |||
* Acidosis pH < 7.3. | |||
* Ketone in blood and urine. | |||
* Blood electrolyte and urea. | |||
==Step 2: Call senior staff== | ==Step 2: Call senior staff== |
Revision as of 16:38, 28 December 2012
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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Overview
Step 1: Confirm the diagnosis of Diabetic ketoacidosis
History
Physical examination
- Assess for dehydration.
- Kussmaul's breathing (deep sighing respiration)
- Ketone breath
- Lethargy
- Drowsiness
Initial Laboratory works
- Blood glucose > 200mg/dL.
- Acidosis pH < 7.3.
- Ketone in blood and urine.
- Blood electrolyte and urea.