Abstract
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a medical emergency caused by insulin deficiency. It is characterized by hyperglycemia, metabolic acidosis, and ketoacidosis. DKA arises from lack of insulin, with or without a precipitating event that leads to a cascade of pathophysiological changes. The goals of DKA treatment are to normalize volume status, hyperglycemia, electrolytes, and ketoacidosis. Pharmacists in community or ambulatory-care settings can assist in preventing DKA, while inpatient pharmacists play a role in management of DKA.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages | 26-28 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Volume | 43 |
| No | 11 |
| Specialist publication | U.S. Pharmacist |
| State | Published - Nov 2018 |
| Externally published | Yes |