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Expiration Date: 07/19/2023
Diabetic ketoacidosis is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus, which requires prompt, aggressive, treatment. Complications of diabetic ketoacidosis throughout the age spectrum and during pregnancy require a close evaluation of symptoms, testing, treatment and outcomes to treatment. Anyone with diabetes, regardless of age or gender, can develop ketoacidosis. Guidelines exist that guide diabetes health teams in the clinical care of the diabetic patient. Appropriate and timely treatment can reduce diabetic ketoacidosis complications and patients can recover to full health.
Course Format
Homestudy
Course Syllabus
1. Glucose and Energy2. Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Classification System: Out of Date?
1. Pathophysiology, Signs and Symptoms of DKA2. Precipitating Causes
1. Laboratory Tests2. Hyperkalemia3. Hyponatremia4. Other Electrolytes5. Amylase, Lipase and Hepatic Transaminases6. Leukocytosis7. Serum Osmolality and Renal Function Studies8. Troponin Levels9. Euglycemic DKA
1. Risk Factors2. Insulin Resistance3. Ketosis4. Clinical Presentation
1. Cerebral Edema
1. Fluid Replacement2. Electrolyte Imbalances3. Insulin Therapy4. Acid-Base Disturbances and Bicarbonate Therapy5. Cerebral Edema
1. Clinical Care and Education2. Access to Medical Care3. Lack of Education4. Emotional Acceptance and Non-compliance
1. Case 1: Euglycemic DKA with Dapagliflozin2. Case 2: Acute Mountain Sickness and DKA3. Case 3: Pediatric DKA and Cerebral Edema