Atypical Diabetic Ketoacidosis in a Young Female
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Emergency Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Diabetic ketoacidosis is a life threatning complication of Diabetes Milletus and can be catastrophic if left untreated.Being one of the most common complication but sometime with no clear history and symptoms the diagnosis become difficult. Hence emergency physicians should keep a broad vision while dealing with young patients with high glucose level. Diabetic ketoacidosis may be the first symptom of previously undiagnosed Diabetes.It is diagnosed with combination of Hyperglycemia, Acidosis and Ketonuria. Patients with prolonged acidosis and tendency to hypokalemia should be investigated for consumption of synthetic cannabinoids. No literature till date have showen Metabolic acidosis with PCO2 4.7 mmHg and HCO 3 1.3 mmol/L.
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Arif Ishtiq Mattoo
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