Immediate plasma potassium levels in treating diabetic ketoacidosis.
A patient presented with diabetic ketoacidosis and severe hypokalemia (less than 2.0 mmol/L [less than 2.0 mEq/L]). The availability of immediate plasma potassium levels using a blood gas analyzer (Radiometer) prevented the use of potentially hazardous therapy. Potassium levels should be determined immediately using this technology in all patients with ketoacidosis.
D001784:Blood Gas Analysis / Q000295:instrumentation; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007008:Hypokalemia / Q000175:diagnosis*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011188:Potassium / Q000097:blood*; D013997:Time Factors
D011188:Potassium