Paediatrics
Paediatric DKA
BSPED protocol for paediatric DKA — fluid calculation, insulin infusion, and cerebral oedema alert
Source: BSPED 2020
Step 1 of ~9
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Paediatric DKA
DKA: blood glucose >11 mmol/L, pH <7.3 or bicarb <15, ketones ≥3 mmol/L or ketonuria ++. Severity: mild pH 7.2–7.29, moderate 7.1–7.19, severe <7.1.
Related
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
- Sodium Bicarbonate · Alkali Therapy (Metabolic Acidosis / CKD-Related Acidosis)
- Potassium Chloride (IV) · Electrolyte — Potassium Supplement
- Trimetazidine · Metabolic Anti-Anginal
- Dextrose 10% IV · IV glucose solution (hypoglycaemia treatment)
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.