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Cerebral Injury (Edema) in DKA - Rapid Overview - UpToDate by Hamza Didi is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document provides an overview of cerebral injury (edema) in children with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), highlighting risk factors such as severe acidosis and young age. It outlines diagnostic criteria for cerebral injury, including major and minor symptoms, and emphasizes the importance of clinical signs over neuroimaging for treatment decisions. Treatment recommendations include administering mannitol and adjusting fluid administration to maintain cerebral perfusion, with a neurosurgery consultation for
- Author
- Hamza Didi
- Language
- EN