Management and Clinical Outcome of Severe Diabetic Ketoacidosis (pH < 7.0) In Children and Adolescents - Abstract
Evaluation of the management and clinical outcome of children and adolescents with severe diabetic ketoacidosis. Patients admitted to the University Children´s Hospital Heidelberg with initial blood pH ? 7.0 were included in the study. Blood gas analyses, blood glucose and electrolytes were measured within the first 24 hours. The neurological status was evaluated by Glasgow coma scale (GCS). Requirements for insulin, fluid and potassium were recorded.