title: [Diabetic coma as a task for intensive therapy].
abstract: On the basis of 763 cases with diabetic coma from 1960 to 1973 is referred to the advantages of the foundation of a coma ward as department of intensive observation. It is reported on some successful changes of therapy in recent years. The introduction of methods of intensive therapy has led to a significant decrease of lethality. A sufficient administration of potassium (not less than 200 mval/die) and the prevention of a cerebral oedema are actual demands for the improvement of the prognosis of diabetic coma.
mesh_terms: D001604:Berlin; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000517:prevention & control; D003422:Critical Care; D003926:Diabetic Coma / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units; D011188:Potassium / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D011188:Potassium
vernacular_title: Das diabetische Koma als intensivtherapeutische Aufgabe