Mnemonics for Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA): Definition, Presentation, Diagnosis, Treatment
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is an important topic for medical exams.Remember the salient points in DKA using these four mnemonics. Definition D ->Diabetes K-> Keto A ->Acidosis Presentation D ->Dehydration K ->ketonemia \ kussmaul breathing A ->Acidosis Diagnosis D ->decrease in (bicarbonate , sodium ) levels K->ketones in blood A ->amylase elevation Treatment D ->dehydration therapy …