digitaldoc2002
Joined: 11 Sep 2005
Posts: 3
posting in usmle forum about USMLE Step 1
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 Posted : Mon Feb 06, 2006 Post subject: A Useful DKA Mnemonic |
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Diagnosis:
D - Diabetes ( Sugar > 250 mg%)
K - Ketonemia , Ketonuria
A - Acidosis (pH<7.2, Bicarb < 15) ; Anion Gap High
Features:
D - Delirium, Dehydration
K - Kussmaul Breathing, Ketotic Breath
A - Abd.Pain
Precipitors:
S - Sepsis
S - Skipped Insulin
S - Start of Diabetes
S - Surgery
S - Substance Abuse (Alcohol, Cocaine)
S - Stress
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