Update and harmonisation of guidance for the management of diabetic ketoacidosis in children and young people in the UK

Rugg-Gunn, Charlotte EM, Deakin, Mark and Hawcutt, Daniel B ORCID: 0000-0002-8120-6507 (2021) Update and harmonisation of guidance for the management of diabetic ketoacidosis in children and young people in the UK. BMJ PAEDIATRICS OPEN, 5 (1). e001079-.

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Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus. Careful and timely intervention is required to optimise glycaemic control and reduce the risk of mortality and devastating complications. Of these, cerebral oedema is the leading cause of death, with a mortality rate of approximately 25%. This article highlights the recent updates to UK fluid therapy guidelines for DKA and provides clinical context for the benefit of paediatricians and junior doctors in light of this new guidance.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	resuscitation, diabetes
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Life Courses and Medical Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	30 Jul 2021 15:26
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2023 21:34
DOI:	10.1136/bmjpo-2021-001079
Related URLs:	Author Publisher
URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3131720