A 68-year-old with DKA has pH 6.9, K+ 5.4, anion gap 28. Which is true about bicarbonate therapy?...

Question

A 68-year-old with DKA has pH 6.9, K+ 5.4, anion gap 28. Which is true about bicarbonate therapy?

Accepted Answer

Not routinely recommended; consider only in severe acidaemia

Answer

Indicated in all DKA

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Avoid insulin when pH

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Bicarbonate replaces insulin need

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Bicarbonate for mild DKA

us-abem MCQ (SBA): DKA-Bicarbonate Use