Key points:

-DKA presents with hyperglycemia, ketosis, and anion gap metabolic acidosis, which if severe can cause cerebral edema and CNS dysfunction

-Initial management includes fluid resuscitation and IV insulin

-Learn about the 2 bag system for DKA

-There is a rule to correct for hyponatremia in hyperglycemia

-Learn about how to manage potassium, bicarbonate, and phosphorus in DKA

Supplemental information:

Pediatrics in Review 2019 DKA: https://publications.aap.org/pediatricsinreview/article-abstract/40/8/412/35321/Diabetic-Ketoacidosis?redirectedFrom=fulltext