Despite these losses, the increased delivery of potassium to the ECF from the intracellular space usually causes the serum concentration of potassium to be normal and, in some cases, high. This ...

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes. It occurs when a lack of insulin leads to potentially life-threatening acidosis and imbalances of electrolytes in the blood. Although ...

The first mealtime after the acidosis has resolved and the patient feels that he or she can tolerate food is the time to begin feeding the patient. Subcutaneous insulin should be started ...