MICU intern's survival guide diabetic ketoacidosis
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