Diabetic Ketoacidosis – Part 3
As a patient, we need to be aware of the treatments we may encounter. Radiologic studies that may be helpful in patients with DKA include t...
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As a patient, we need to be aware of
the treatments we may encounter. Radiologic studies that may be
helpful in patients with DKA include the following:
Chest radiography: To rule out
pulmonary infection such as pneumonia
Head CT scanning: To detect early
cerebral edema; use low threshold in children with DKA and altered
mental status
Head MRI: To detect early cerebral
edema (order
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