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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