Risk factors for cerebral edema in children with diabetic ketoacidosis

Posted on: July 12, 2014, by :

Glaser, N., Barnett, P., McCaslin, I., Nelson, D., Trainor, J., Louie, J., … & Kuppermann, N. (2001). New England Journal of Medicine.

Abstract Conclusions:

BestEvLogoChildren with diabetic ketoacidosis who have low partial pressures of arterial carbon dioxide and high serum urea nitrogen concentrations at presentation and who are treated with bicarbonate are at increased risk for cerebral edema.

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