Diabetic ketoacidosis.
Diabetic ketoacidosis remains a threat to the survival of an insulin-dependent diabetic. Despite improvements in the management of the condition, mortality is still substantial. In this review, we will discuss approaches to the management of the condition and ways in which incidence, as well as case fatality, might be reduced.
D001639:Bicarbonates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000209:etiology; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010710:Phosphates / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology; D012964:Sodium / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality
D001639:Bicarbonates; D007328:Insulin; D010710:Phosphates; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D012964:Sodium