TREATMENT OF DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS
a. ensure clinical & biochemical markers improving b. monitor for secondary complications of treatment REASSESS - signs of deterioration/ continuing DKA? signs of secondary complications eg. fluid overload, cerebral oedema? MONITOR Repeat VBG, serum potassium, blood ketones and plasma glucose at 6hours. Resolution is defined as: - ketones < 0 ...
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