1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Join the EMGuideWire Team from CMC EM group as they explore the initial thoughts and management of a patient who presents with severe Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). For this episode, Drs. Claire Milam and Travis Barlock explore the initial considerations and practical management tips. Definitions of severity of DKA: Mild pH: 7.25-7.3 CO2: 15-18 mEq/L Anion Gap: &amp;gt; 10 mEq/L Mental Status: Alert Blood Glucose: &amp;gt;250 mg/dl Urine and Serum Ketones: Positive &amp;nbsp; Moderate pH: 7.0-7.24 CO2: 10-15 mEq/L Anion Gap: &amp;gt;12 mEq/L Mental Status: Alert to Drowsy Blood Glucose: &amp;gt;250 mg/dl Urine and Serum Ketones: Positive &amp;nbsp; Severe pH: &amp;lt; 7.0 CO2: &amp;lt; 10 mEq/L Anion Gap: &amp;gt; 12 mEq/L Mental Status: Stuporous to Comatose Blood Glucose: &amp;gt;250 mg/dl Urine and Serum Ketones: Positive EMGuidewire's Podcast https://www.emguidewire.com/podcast-library.html <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/16959440/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/89402036