Diabetic Ketoacidosis | DKA Causes, Complications & Treatment

What Is Diabetic Ketoacidosis? Signs, Causes, Treatment & Prevention

What is DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis)?

Can we talk about DKA vs HHS? When you're studying, pay attention to the signs and symptoms that differentiate the two. For example, look for things like a "fruity odor on the breath," which can indicate ketones related to DKA. It's also important to know which one occurs more often with type I or type II diabetes. That way, you won't give away easy answers on your exam. 🚑 Be Better At EMS 🚑 #ems #emt #paramedic #nremt #emslife #firstresponders 🍕🐶 🍦 | The EMS Professional

Comment “DKA” And I’ll DM you a full DKA Cheat Sheet with symptoms, labs, and nursing priorities — perfect for exams or clinical review 😵 Your diabetic patient is confused, breathing fast, and smells fruity? This isn’t just high blood sugar. It’s likely diabetic ketoacidosis — and it can be fatal if you miss it. 🧠 DKA = not enough insulin → fat breakdown → ketone buildup And ketones = acidic toxic 🚨 Key signs to watch for: * Blood glucose over 250 * Ketones in blood or urine * Deep, labored b