What is the utility of blood beta-hydroxybutyrate measurements in emergency department in patients without diabetes: a systematic review

ABSTRACT:

Background

Ketones are synthesised as an alternative fuel source during times of energy restriction. In the absence of a hyperglycemic emergency, ketosis in patients presenting to the emergency department (ED) may indicate reduced carbohydrate intake. In the perioperative setting, excess fasting with ketosis is associated with worse outcomes; however, whether ketosis in patients without diabetes presenting to ED is also associated with worse outcomes is unclear. This systematic review aims to examine the evidence for ketosis in predicting the need for hospital admission in patients without diabetes, presenting to the ED.

Methods

A systematic review was performed using PRISMA guidelines. We searched electronic bases (OVID-Medline, OVID-EMBASE, Scopus and PubMed) up to Dece

SUBMITTER: Hui S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10140707 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature