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Revision as of 16:41, 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 electrolytes and urea