Diabetic Ketoacidosis – remember in paediatrics this may be the 1st presentation of diabetes.
- Fluid – are more considered that adults due to the risk of cerebral oedema
- Insulin – WAIT – need 1hr of fluid first
- Paeds – involve them early
Diabetic Ketoacidosis – remember in paediatrics this may be the 1st presentation of diabetes.
Both COVID-19 infection and treatment with dexamethasone impair glycemic control. So its important to monitor blood sugars and consider DKA & HHS in COVID-19 patients. Latest guidance from DIABETES-UK
Experience is showing that those with diabetic patients with COVID-19 are more likely to develop DKA/HSS. However, treating them with the traditional large amount of fluid is detrimental to their chest, if they have Covid-19
Hence the following has been developed from the Guy & Thomas’ guidance – CLICK HERE