J Clin Res Pediatr Endocrinol. 2014; 6(3): 190-191 | DOI: 10.4274/jcrpe.1434

Variability of DKA Management Among Pediatric Emergency Room and Critical Care Providers: A Call for More Evidence-Based and Cost-Effective Care?

Matthew G Clark¹, Abdallah Dalabih¹
Matthew G Clark

Management protocols have been shown to be effective in the pediatric emergency medicine (PEM) and pediatric critical care (PCC) settings. Treatment protocols define clear goals which are achieved with consistency in implementation. Over the last decade, many new recommendations have been proposed on managing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Although no perfect set of guidelines exist, many institutions are developing DKA treatment protocols. We sought to determine the variability between institutions in implementation of these protocols.

Keywords: Pediatric DKA,management,protocols,guidelines,emergency department,critical care unit

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