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An Exceptional Case of Diabetic Ketoacidosis
We present a case of diabetic ketoacidosis, known as one of the most serious metabolic complications of diabetes. We were confronted with rapid neurological deterioration and unseen glycaemic values, which reached almost 110 mmol/L, subsequently resulting in hyperkalaemia and life-threatening dysrhy...
Autores principales: | , , , , |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Hindawi
2017
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5385221/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28458933 http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4351620 |
Sumario: | We present a case of diabetic ketoacidosis, known as one of the most serious metabolic complications of diabetes. We were confronted with rapid neurological deterioration and unseen glycaemic values, which reached almost 110 mmol/L, subsequently resulting in hyperkalaemia and life-threatening dysrhythmias. This is the first reported live case with such high values of blood glucose and a favourable outcome. |
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