powerpoint presentation on diabetic ketoacidosis

The document discusses diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), providing definitions, pathophysiology, precipitating events, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment. DKA is defined as hyperglycemia, ketosis, and acidemia. It results from insulin deficiency leading to lipolysis, ketogenesis, and hyperglycemia.

This document discusses diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), providing definitions, symptoms, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and complications. DKA results from a lack of insulin and causes the body to burn fat and produce acidic ketones.

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a serious complication of diabetes that occurs when your body produces high levels of blood acids called ketones. The condition develops when your body can't produce enough insulin.

There are 5 goals that guide the treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis: 1) correct hyperglycemia, 2) correct ketoacidosis, 3) correct dehydration, 4) correct/prevent electrolyte derangements, and 5) avoid cerebral edema.

Goals & Objectives • Understand the action of insulin on the metabolism of carbohydrates, protein, and fat • Understand the pathophysiology of IDDM and DKA • Understand the management approach to the patient with DKA • Appreciate the complications that can occur during treatment of DKA.

Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the PICU Objectives: Explain the signs and symptoms of high blood glucose. Participate in flashcards for terminology Identify normal limits, high limits,