A pregnant patient with DKA, septic shock and a lactate mystery

Authors

  • Priya R Department of Critical Care Medicine, Kauvery Hospital, Kovilambakkam, Chennai
  • Arun BV Department of Critical Care Medicine, Kauvery Hospital, Kovilambakkam, Chennai
  • Kalaiselvan MS Department of Critical Care Medicine, Kauvery Hospital, Kovilambakkam, Chennai
  • Arunkumar AS Department of Critical Care Medicine, Kauvery Hospital, Kovilambakkam, Chennai

Keywords:

Diabetic ketoacidosis, surrogate pregnancy, sepsis, acute kidney injury, renal replacement therapy

Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication in pregnant diabetic mothers. Infection, especially involving the urinary tract in females is the most prominent precipitating factor for DKA. When a patient in DKA presents with uncontrolled hyperglycemia, ketonemia and hypovolemia, intravenous fluids and insulin infusions according to the blood glucose levels become the cornerstone of
treatment. 

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Published

2024-03-22

How to Cite

Priya R, Arun BV, Kalaiselvan MS, & Arunkumar AS. (2024). A pregnant patient with DKA, septic shock and a lactate mystery. Kauverian Medical Journal, 1(5), 4–6. Retrieved from https://kauverianjournal.com/index.php/research/article/view/24

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 5 (2024): March

Section

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