Rapid resolution of life-threatening hyperkalaemia in diabetic ketoacidosis with intensive insulin therapy

BMJ Case Rep. 2021 Mar 25;14(3):e242536. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2021-242536.
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Keywords: adult intensive care; diabetes; fluid electrolyte and acid-base disturbances.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1*
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis* / complications
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis* / drug therapy
  • Fluid Therapy
  • Humans
  • Hyperkalemia* / drug therapy
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / therapeutic use
  • Insulin / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin