hormonal and metabolic disorders
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Intravenous fluids and electrolytes Intravenousinsulin Diabetic ketoacidosis is a medical emergency. Hospitalization, usually in an intensive care unit, may be necessary. Large amounts of fluids are given intravenously along with electrolytes, such as sodium, potassium, chloride, and sometimes phosphate, to replace those fluids and electrolytes lost through excessive urination. Insulinis generally given intravenously so that it works quickly and the dose can be adjusted frequently. Blood levels of glucose, ketones, and electrolytes are measured every few hours. Doctors also measure the blood’s acid level. Sometimes, additional treatments are needed to correct a high acid level. However, controlling the levels of glucose in the blood withinsulinand, giving fluids, and replacing electrolytes usually allow the body to restore the normal acid-base balance. Once blood sugars are closer to normal,dextrose(a type of sugar) is given intravenously in combination withinsulinto stop production of ketones. 