A 45-year-old with DKA after initial fluids and K+ repletion (K+ 4.2 mEq/L) is ready for insulin. Recommended insulin strategy?...

Question

A 45-year-old with DKA after initial fluids and K+ repletion (K+ 4.2 mEq/L) is ready for insulin. Recommended insulin strategy?

Accepted Answer

Regular insulin infusion at 0.1 units/kg/h without bolus

Answer

Regular insulin bolus 0.1 units/kg then infusion 0.1 units/kg/h

Answer

Subcutaneous lispro 0.2 units/kg every hour

Answer

Regular insulin infusion 0.05 units/kg/h for all adults

Answer

NPH insulin 0.2 units/kg every 6 hours

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