title: Pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis: clinical presentations and nursing considerations.
abstract: Pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis is a life-threatening medical condition that requires rapid recognition yet gradual organized treatment. This article discusses the pathophysiology and morbidity of diabetic ketoacidosis and cerebral edema, in addition to treatment and nursing considerations. Three case studies are presented to reintroduce the reader to varying severity of ketoacidosis.
authors.affiliation: Emergency Department, The Children's Hospital, Denver, CO 80218, USA. DandSAndrews@aol.com
authors.forename: Stephanie
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Haley-Andrews
authors.forename: Joan E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Mackenzie
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D016529:Emergency Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008297:Male; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin