Ketoacidosis
Uncontrolled production of ketones bodies.Causes
Lack of insulin body tried to Utilize fat as a fuel source of energy then form excess Ketone bodies .Symptoms
- Sweating
- Tachycardia
- Palpitation
- Fatigue
- Loss of concentration
- Confusion
- Hunger, headache first
Diagnosis
Confirm in laboratory test- Glycosuria and Ketone urea
- Glucose, urea, creatinine, electrolyte, Venous Bicarbonate would be increase
- Distinct glucose test show 22 mmol/l.
Treatment of ketoacidosis
- Expand fluid volume ( 0.9% sodium chloride)
- Infusion insulin
- Prevent hyperkalemia