DKA (diabetic ketoacidosis) - TREKK Virtual Education Session

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DKA Virtual Education education session, offered by the University of Manitoba and Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK), describes diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a serious condition that can happen when someone with diabetes does not have enough insulin. DKA causes high blood sugar, dehydration, and the buildup of acids in the blood. The lecture provides information on how to recognize symptoms like vomiting, stomach pain, and confusion.

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Focus Area: Everyday Emergency

Audiences: EMS Clinicians; Physicians

Emergency Management Stage: Response

Bundles: TREKK Virtual Education Sessions 2024-2025

Keywords: Acidosis; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Diabetic Ketoacidosis; Hyperglycemia; Insulin; Ketones; Pediatrics

Institutions: University of Manitoba; Translating Emergency Knowledge for Kids (TREKK)

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