paediatrics endocrinology critical-care
Paediatric DKA Severity Assessment (ISPAD)
Classifies paediatric DKA severity per ISPAD 2022 guidelines. Guides IV fluid rate, bicarbonate use, and PICU referral. Cerebral oedema prevention is key.
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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Dexamethasone (Paediatric) · Corticosteroid — Croup / Bacterial Meningitis / Post-Extubation Stridor / Cerebral Oedema
- Insulin (IV Infusion — ICU Glucose Control) · Insulin — ICU Glucose Management
- Insulin (Soluble / Actrapid) · Insulin
- Insulin Glargine · Long-Acting Insulin Analogue (Basal)
- Insulin Aspart · Rapid-Acting Insulin Analogue (Bolus)
- Insulin Detemir · Long-acting Insulin Analogue
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.