DKA

Key points: -DKA presents with hyperglycemia, ketosis, and anion gap metabolic acidosis, which if severe can cause cerebral edema and CNS dysfunction -Initial management includes fluid resuscitation and IV insulin -Learn about the 2 bag system for DKA -There is a rule to correct for hyponatremia in hyperglycemia -Learn about how to manage potassium, bicarbonate, and phosphorus in DKA Supplemental information: Pediatrics in Review 2019 DKA: https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/40/8/412/35321/Diabetic-Ketoacidosis?redirectedFrom=fulltext