[Treatment of acute diabetic metabolic crises in adults (Update 2019) : Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state and ketoacidotic metabolic disorders].

[Treatment of acute diabetic metabolic crises in adults (Update 2019) : Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state and ketoacidotic metabolic disorders].
Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2019 Apr 12;:
Authors: Kaser S, Sourij H, Clodi M, Schneeweiß B, Laggner AN, Luger A
Abstract
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and the hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) represent potentially life-threatening situations in adults. Therefore, rapid comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic measures with close monitoring of vital and laboratory parameters are required. The treatment of DKA and HHS is essentially the same and replacement of the mostly substantial fluid deficit with several liters of a physiological crystalloid solution is the first and most important step. Serum potassium concentrations need to be carefully monitored to guide its substitution. Regular insulin or rapid acting insulin analogues can be initially administered as an i.v. bolus followed by continuous infusion. Insulin should be switched to subcutaneous injections only after correction of the acidosis and stable glucose concentrations within an acceptable range.
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Source: Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift - April 11, 2019 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kaser S, Sourij H, Clodi M, Schneeweiß B, Laggner AN, Luger A Tags: Wien Klin Wochenschr Source Type: research