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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a frequent and potentially life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes. Though preventable and despite advances in monitoring technologies, insulin therapeutics and insulin delivery systems, the rates of both community and hospital acquired DKA remain largely unchanged. Although mortality today is relatively
Starting the Insulin Drip . If patient is in DKA: Weight of patient in KG __________ X 0.1 units= __________ units/hour . Directions. Check blood glucose every hour and adjust according to the table provided below. Multiply current infusion rate by number provided in table. The result is your new insulin drip rate.
Serum Glucose Reaches 250 mg/dL. Add Dextrose (D51⁄2NS or D5NS*) to IVF @ 150 – 250 mL/h to maintain serum glucose 150 – 200 mg/dL and continue insulin at same rate. Titrate insulin to a minimum 0.1 Units/kg/hr and glucose goal between 150 – 200 mg/dL until ketosis and anion gap resolves.
22 maj 2020 · MONTEFIORE SUBCUTANEOUS INSULIN DKA PROTOCOL. This is a subcutaneous (SubQ) insulin protocol that replaces insulin drip needs for mild to moderate DKA. Procedures are adapted for COVID-related considerations of minimizing risk to staff while optimizing patient safety and health.
DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS – INITIAL MANAGEMENT GUIDE. DIAGNOSIS OF DKA BLOOD GLUCOSE(BG) > 11*- (glucose may be normal in a known diabetic) + ACIDOSIS - pH <7.3 or HCO3-<15mmol/l + KETONAEMIA – Bld Ketones> 3mmol/l.
Transition to adult critical care insulin drip protocol, weaning insulin drip to off as able. h. Discuss conversion to home insulin therapy with rounding Physician.
This is a subcutaneous (SC) insulin protocol that replaces the IV insulin infusion needs for mild to moderate DKA, adapted to minimize the risks to staff exposure, use of PPE, while optimizing patient safety. When patient’s DKA resolves, this protocol will be discontinued.
