Intravenous fluid bolus rates and pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis resolution

Recent data have challenged the notion that rapid intravenous fluid administration results in adverse neurologic outcomes in children with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). While many physicians still administer a cautious 10  cc/kg bolus of intravenous fluids for pediatric DKA patients, there may be benefits to using a larger bolus.
Source: The American Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research