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Review
. 2023 Sep;23(9):364-370.
doi: 10.1016/j.bjae.2023.03.005. Epub 2023 Jul 21.

Management of diabetic ketoacidosis in children

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Review

Management of diabetic ketoacidosis in children

M Wright et al. BJA Educ. 2023 Sep.
No abstract available

Keywords: diabetes; diabetic ketoacidosis; paediatrics.

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The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.

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Summary of management of DKA in children according to the updated BSPED guidelines 2021.

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