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Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Publication Date: 1/6/2010

HHNS Initial Laboratory Values

 

    Appropriate laboratory tests (CBC, chest x-ray, cultures) may identify precipitating cause
    Blood glucose level usually > 800 mg/dl
    Blood/urine ketones negative or small
    Osmolality usually elevated

 

 

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