title: Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy in Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
abstract: Diabetic ketoacidosis is a dynamic disease that requires regular reassessment of an affected patient. Typical treatment regimens include crystalloid fluid therapy, insulin, and supplementation of dextrose, phosphorus, and potassium. This article presents an approach to and considerations for treatment of a diabetic ketoacidotic dog or cat.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Purdue University, 625 Harrison Street, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA. Electronic address: ethomovs@purdue.edu.
authors.forename: Elizabeth
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Thomovsky
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D002415:Cats; D016883:Diabetic Ketoacidosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs; D004573:Electrolytes; D005440:Fluid Therapy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D007328:Insulin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D014883:Water-Electrolyte Imbalance / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*
chemical_list: D004573:Electrolytes; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin
keywords: Acidosis; Crystalloid fluid; Diabetic ketoacidosis; Hyperglycemia; Insulin; Phosphorus; Potassium; Sodium