This lecture will cover the initial diagnosis and stabilization of diabetic ketoacidotic patients. We will review initial treatments, common co-morbidities, monitoring, and various insulin protocols used to reverse DKA and control diabetes mellitus.
Learning Objectives:
Differentiate uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, DKA, and hyperosmolar syndrome
Describe an initial treatment plan for a DKA patient
List common co-morbidities in dogs and cats and when best to test for them in the process of DKA therapy
Describe a general monitoring plan for a DKA patient over the course of hospitalization or out-patient care
