DKA

Learning Objectives

1. Explain the pathophysiology of diabetic ketoacidosis, detailing the metabolic derangements and their clinical implications in pediatric patients.
2. Outline the comprehensive approach to evaluating, managing, and monitoring pediatric patients presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis to optimize clinical outcomes.
3. Summarize the evaluation and management strategies for pediatric patients presenting with hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state, emphasizing differences in presentation and therapeutic considerations compared to diabetic ketoacidosis.

Pre-Reading Resources

QStream Multiple Choice Questions

A 6-year-old girl with type 1 diabetes presents to the pediatric ICU with altered mental status and signs of increased intracranial pressure after being treated for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). What is the next best step in management?

• A. Administer normal saline
• B. Initiate mannitol infusion
• C. Perform urgent neuroimaging
• D. Increase insulin infusion

Pediatric Critical Care Outline Specifications

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