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If left untreated, diabetic ketoacidosis may progress to multi-organ failure and death. The ketone bodies (β-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate) and ketoacids stimulate chemoreceptors in the CNS, resulting in hyperventilation. Clinically, this response is observed as Kussmaul respirations. Early in the course of the ketoacidotic process, hyperventilation results in a reduction of pCO2. The metabolic acidosis is compensated, and pH may be normal or only slightly reduced (e.g., in mild or moderate DKA). As DKA progresses into the severe stages, more significant acidosis occurs and pH falls. Any compromise in the ability of the lungs to compensate for the acidosis such as might occur in pulmonary disease (pneumonia, asthma, or adult respiratory distress syndrome) or CNS depression (e.g., cerebral edema), would be expected to worsen the acidosis and the prognosis. Other intercurrent conditions, such as sepsis or renal insufficiency, would also be expected to worsen the prognosis. Although acidosis impairs myocardial contractility, heart failure and cardiogenic shock are rare in children with DKA. Heart failure, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmias during DKA are not uncommon in adults. In children, hypotension or shock during DKA is nearly always the result of hypovolemia or cerebral edema. | |||
*[[Vomiting]] or [[nausea]] | *[[Vomiting]] or [[nausea]] | ||
*[[Shortness of breath]] or fruity breath | *[[Shortness of breath]] or fruity breath | ||
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People with diabetic ketoacidosis need close and frequent monitoring for complications. Surprisingly, the most common complications of DKA are related to the treatment: | People with diabetic ketoacidosis need close and frequent monitoring for complications. Surprisingly, the most common complications of DKA are related to the treatment: | ||
* [[Hypokalemia]] and often, [[potassium depletion]] | * [[Hypokalemia]] and often, [[potassium depletion]] | ||
* [[Cerebral edema]] <ref name=mayo>{{cite web | By Mayo Clinic Staff | title = Diabetic ketoacidosis | publisher=Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | work = Diabetic ketoacidosis | url=http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetic-ketoacidosis/DS00674/DSECTION=7 | year = 2006 | accessdate=2007-06-15}}</ref> | * [[Cerebral edema]] <ref name="mayo">{{cite web | By Mayo Clinic Staff | title = Diabetic ketoacidosis | publisher=Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research | work = Diabetic ketoacidosis | url=http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetic-ketoacidosis/DS00674/DSECTION=7 | year = 2006 | accessdate=2007-06-15}}</ref> | ||
* [[Hyperglycemia]] | * [[Hyperglycemia]] | ||
* [[Ketoacidemia]] | * [[Ketoacidemia]] | ||
* Fluid and electrolyte depletion <ref name=AMN>{{cite web | Umesh Masharani, MB, BS, MRCP | title = Diabetic Coma > Diabetic ketoacidosis | publisher=Armenian Medical Network | work = Diabetic ketoacidosis | url=http://www.health.am/db/diabetic-ketoacidosis/ | year = 2006 | accessdate=2007-06-15}}</ref> | * Fluid and electrolyte depletion <ref name="AMN">{{cite web | Umesh Masharani, MB, BS, MRCP | title = Diabetic Coma > Diabetic ketoacidosis | publisher=Armenian Medical Network | work = Diabetic ketoacidosis | url=http://www.health.am/db/diabetic-ketoacidosis/ | year = 2006 | accessdate=2007-06-15}}</ref> | ||
* [[Aspiration]] | * [[Aspiration]] | ||
* Unrecognized [[renal tubular necrosis]] | * Unrecognized [[renal tubular necrosis]] | ||
* [[Pulmonary edema]] <ref name=monitor>{{cite web | title = Diabetic ketoacidosis complications| publisher=The Diabetes Monitor | work = Diabetic ketoacidosis | url=http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/dmemerh/sld033.htm | year = 2007 | accessdate=2007-06-15}}</ref> | * [[Pulmonary edema]] <ref name="monitor">{{cite web | title = Diabetic ketoacidosis complications| publisher=The Diabetes Monitor | work = Diabetic ketoacidosis | url=http://www.diabetesmonitor.com/dmemerh/sld033.htm | year = 2007 | accessdate=2007-06-15}}</ref> | ||
==Prognosis== | ==Prognosis== | ||
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Overview
Natural History
If left untreated, diabetic ketoacidosis may progress to multi-organ failure and death. The ketone bodies (β-hydroxybutyrate and acetoacetate) and ketoacids stimulate chemoreceptors in the CNS, resulting in hyperventilation. Clinically, this response is observed as Kussmaul respirations. Early in the course of the ketoacidotic process, hyperventilation results in a reduction of pCO2. The metabolic acidosis is compensated, and pH may be normal or only slightly reduced (e.g., in mild or moderate DKA). As DKA progresses into the severe stages, more significant acidosis occurs and pH falls. Any compromise in the ability of the lungs to compensate for the acidosis such as might occur in pulmonary disease (pneumonia, asthma, or adult respiratory distress syndrome) or CNS depression (e.g., cerebral edema), would be expected to worsen the acidosis and the prognosis. Other intercurrent conditions, such as sepsis or renal insufficiency, would also be expected to worsen the prognosis. Although acidosis impairs myocardial contractility, heart failure and cardiogenic shock are rare in children with DKA. Heart failure, myocardial infarction, and arrhythmias during DKA are not uncommon in adults. In children, hypotension or shock during DKA is nearly always the result of hypovolemia or cerebral edema.
- Vomiting or nausea
- Shortness of breath or fruity breath
- Decreased consciousness or mental stupor
Complications
People with diabetic ketoacidosis need close and frequent monitoring for complications. Surprisingly, the most common complications of DKA are related to the treatment:
- Hypokalemia and often, potassium depletion
- Cerebral edema [1]
- Hyperglycemia
- Ketoacidemia
- Fluid and electrolyte depletion [2]
- Aspiration
- Unrecognized renal tubular necrosis
- Pulmonary edema [3]
Prognosis
Prognosis of diabetic ketoacidosis depends on:
- Whether the patient is diagnised or treated in time
- The age of the patient: Older people have worse outcomes than the young.
- Whether complications, such as heart attack, renal failure and hypokalemia occur.
References
- ↑ "Diabetic ketoacidosis". Diabetic ketoacidosis. Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. 2006. Retrieved 2007-06-15. Text " By Mayo Clinic Staff " ignored (help)
- ↑ "Diabetic Coma > Diabetic ketoacidosis". Diabetic ketoacidosis. Armenian Medical Network. 2006. Retrieved 2007-06-15. Text " Umesh Masharani, MB, BS, MRCP " ignored (help)
- ↑ "Diabetic ketoacidosis complications". Diabetic ketoacidosis. The Diabetes Monitor. 2007. Retrieved 2007-06-15.