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HardPaediatricsDiabetic ketoacidosis childau-amcau-acem

A 12-year-old boy with known type 1 diabetes presents with abdominal pain, vomiting and deep, rapid respirations. Capillary glucose is 25 mmol/L, pH 7.10 and bicarbonate 10 mmol/L. What is the most appropriate management setting?

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