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Diabetic ketoacidosis
Pathogenesis of DKA and HHS; triggers include stress, infection, and insufficient insulin. FFA: free fatty acid; HHS: hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
From: Kitabchi AE, Umpierrez GE, Miles JM, et al. Diabetes Care. 2009,32:1335-43; used with permission
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
Triad of DKA
Adapted with permission from: Kitabchi AE, Wall BM. Diabetic ketoacidosis. Med Clin North Am. 1995;79:9-37
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
Management of adult DKA. Abbreviations: blood glucose (BG); diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA); hour (h); intravenous (IV); subcutaneous (SC)
Image created BMJ Knowledge Centre based on Gosmanov AR, Gosmanova EO, Dillard-Cannon E. Management of adult diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabetes, Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity: Targets and Therapy. 2014;7:255-64.
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Diabetic ketoacidosis
Algorithm for the management of potassium and bicarbonate
Modified from: Kitabchi AE, Umpierrez GE, Miles JM, et al. Diabetes Care. 2009,32:1335-43
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Videos
Venepuncture and phlebotomy: animated demonstrationHow to take a venous blood sample from the antecubital fossa using a vacuum needle.
How to perform an ECG: animated demonstrationHow to record an ECG. Demonstrates placement of chest and limb electrodes.
Radial artery puncture animated demonstrationHow to obtain an arterial blood sample from the radial artery.
Femoral artery puncture animated demonstrationHow to perform a femoral artery puncture to collect a sample of arterial blood.
Tracheal intubation: animated demonstrationHow to insert a tracheal tube in an adult using a laryngoscope.
Bag-valve-mask ventilation: animated demonstrationHow to use bag-valve-mask apparatus to deliver ventilatory support to adults. Video demonstrates the two-person technique.
Central venous catheter insertion: animated demonstrationUltrasound-guided insertion of a non-tunnelled central venous catheter (CVC) into the right internal jugular vein using the Seldinger insertion technique.
Peripheral intravascular catheter: animated demonstrationHow to insert a peripheral intravascular catheter into the dorsum of the hand.
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