2 results
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA:
1. Serum glucose >250 mg/dL
2. Arterial pH <7.3
3. Serum bicarbonate <18 mEq/L
4. At least
DKA DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA ... Common, early signs ... gap greater than ... gap is variable ... gap closes and
Criteria for stopping insulin drip in DKA:
Don't stop the drip until the following criteria are met
1)
insulin drip in DKA ... ketoacidosis (anion ... gap < 10-12 mEq ... daily dose of long-acting ... is an excellent sign