Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Rapid identification, treatment, and... : AJN
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WEBIf the glucose level doesn't drop by 50 to 100 mg/dL every hour, the insulin infusion rate should be doubled. 2,3,10 Regardless of the initial FSBS reading, insulin therapy should be maintained until electrolyte values have been obtained and K+ therapy is initiated (if the K+ level is lower than 5.5 mEq/L). 6,12 Once the hourly blood sugar ...
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