title: Diabetic ketoacidosis. Why early detection and aggressive treatment are crucial.
abstract: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a preventable condition that usually has a satisfactory outcome. However, the potential for a poor outcome and even death demands early and aggressive treatment. Insulin administration, rehydration, and electrolyte replacement are the mainstays of treatment. A search for the underlying cause is also a priority if recurrences are to be avoided.
authors.affiliation: Department of Medicine, University of Alabama School of Medicine, Birmingham, USA.
authors.forename: D S
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Bell
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alele
mesh_terms: D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D011188:Potassium / Q000627:therapeutic use
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin; D011188:Potassium