Question

A 46-year-old with suspected DKA: glucose 24 mmol/L, ketones 5.2 mmol/L, pH 7.22. First fluid choice?

Accepted Answer

0.9% saline bolus 1 L over 1 hour

Answer

5% dextrose 1 L

Answer

Hartmann's solution 1 L

Answer

0.45% saline 1 L

Answer

Colloid bolus

Practice question

A 46-year-old with suspected DKA: glucose 24 mmol/L, ketones 5.2 mmol/L, pH 7.22. First fluid choice?