Cause of death in diabetic ketoacidosis?
Ans. A. Cerebral edema* The Major non metabolic complication of DKA therapy is cerebral edema, which most often develops in children as DKA is resolving.* Precipitating events leading to D.K.A:1. Infection2. Myocardial infarction3. Venous thrombosis4. Upper gastrointestinal bleeding5. Acute respiratory distress syndrome
Cerebral edema
Dehydration
Electrolyte imbalance
Central pontine myelinosis
Endocrinology