Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis: Comparing Outcomes of Potassium Acetate Versus Potassium Chloride Using the Two-Bag System.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) results in dehydration and electrolyte losses, but there is no standardized potassium salt form for repletion. The objective of this research was to assess time to resolution of ketoacidosis in DKA patients comparing different potassium salts in the 2-bag system during an electrolyte shortage.

Methods

A retrospective cohort study was performed to review pediatric cases that met the institution's criteria for DKA and were started on the 2-bag system. Patients were identified from use of a DKA order set within the electronic health record. Cases were excluded if a patient received both potassium acetate and chloride, deviated from the active protocol product or were transferred to/from another institution. Data collected included

SUBMITTER: Jucha N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12710482 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature