TY - JOUR
T1 - Diabetic ketoacidosis in the pediatric ICU
AU - Bevacqua, Jennifer E.
PY - 2005/12/1
Y1 - 2005/12/1
N2 - DKA is a medical emergency. The complex pathophysiology of this disorder is compounded by the complexity of the child. Even within the pediatric population there is infinite variety in growth and metabolic needs, hormone levels, and fluid requirements. More research is needed on how these differences impact therapy and how complications, such as cerebral edema, can be averted. For now, thoughtfully attending to pathophysiology, understanding evidence-based management, and individualizing therapy of the child who has DKA is the standard of care.
AB - DKA is a medical emergency. The complex pathophysiology of this disorder is compounded by the complexity of the child. Even within the pediatric population there is infinite variety in growth and metabolic needs, hormone levels, and fluid requirements. More research is needed on how these differences impact therapy and how complications, such as cerebral edema, can be averted. For now, thoughtfully attending to pathophysiology, understanding evidence-based management, and individualizing therapy of the child who has DKA is the standard of care.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.ccell.2005.07.010
DO - 10.1016/j.ccell.2005.07.010
M3 - Review article
C2 - 16344204
AN - SCOPUS:28844437881
VL - 17
SP - 341
EP - 347
JO - Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
JF - Critical Care Nursing Clinics of North America
SN - 0899-5885
IS - 4
ER -