Serum sodium and potassium levels as prognostic indicators in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis

Journal Title: Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care - Year 2019, Vol 6, Issue 4

Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA),a common emergency encountered in children is characterized by deranged acid-base status and a myriad of electrolyte disturbances.

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Hamza Mullath, Sridevi A Naaraayan

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  • EP ID EP618118
  • DOI 10.21304/2019.0604.00514
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Hamza Mullath, Sridevi A Naaraayan (2019). Serum sodium and potassium levels as prognostic indicators in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis. Journal Of Pediatric Critical Care, 6(4), 20-23. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-618118