What is the approach to DKA management?,”1) Get the diagnosis (check anion gap)2) Look for the underlying cause and treat it (8Is of hyperglycemia)3) Fluids (replace 100 mL/kg over 24 hours, lots with K, check lytes PRN)4) Check potassium before giving insulin (0.1 U/kg/hr)5) When BGL < 14

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What is the approach to DKA management?,”1) Get the diagnosis (check anion gap)2) Look for the underlying cause and treat it (8Is of hyperglycemia)3) Fluids (replace 100 mL/kg over 24 hours, lots with K, check lytes PRN)4) Check potassium before giving insulin (0.1 U/kg/hr)5) When BGL < 14 give D10 with insulin to continue treating acidosis6) Overlap IV insulin with SC insulin”