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Review
. 2017 Mar;47(2):491-503.
doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2016.09.012. Epub 2016 Dec 23.

Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy in Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Elizabeth Thomovsky  1
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Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy in Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Elizabeth Thomovsky. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2017 Mar.

Abstract

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a dynamic disease that requires regular reassessment of an affected patient. Typical treatment regimens include crystalloid fluid therapy, insulin, and supplementation of dextrose, phosphorus, and potassium. This article presents an approach to and considerations for treatment of a diabetic ketoacidotic dog or cat.

Keywords: Acidosis; Crystalloid fluid; Diabetic ketoacidosis; Hyperglycemia; Insulin; Phosphorus; Potassium; Sodium.

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