Management of diabetic keto-acidosis in adult patients admitted to intensive care unit: an ESICM-endorsed international survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Guidelines for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) management are limited, resulting in varied practices. This study assessed Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission criteria, fluid resuscitation, insulin therapy, and metabolic management in adult patients with DKA.

Methods

An international survey of ICU clinicians consisted of 39 items that focused on management of DKA and was endorsed by the European Society of the Intensive Care Medicine. An experienced ICU was defined as a unit admitting > 20 patients with DKA per year.

Results

A total of 522 respondents from 57 different countries participated: 295(57%) worked in Europe, 86(16%) in North America, 25(5%) in South America, 52(10%) in Africa, 52(10%) in Asia and 12(2%) in Oceania. Among respondents, 377(72%) worked i

SUBMITTER: Jozwiak M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11654269 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature