TREATMENT OF DKA

Supportive Treatment. Salt and fluid restriction. Insensible losses = 400mL/m2/day or 30-45mL/100kcal energy expended. Albumin (and lasix) for symptomatic patients ... bicarb reabsorption ↓ Aldosterone secretion or effect -- Urine pH > 5.5 < 5.5 < 5.5 5 to 6 Fractional Excretion Bicarb < 5 > 15 < 10 < 10 Serum K Low Low High Low Serum ... ................
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