Q. Which is not true regarding the management of DKA? (Solved)
1. the administration of IV fluid immediately on arrival is the life saving event
2. fluid replacement should be 3-4 litres over the first four hours in a pt who is not shocked
3. even if the K+ is >5.5 poatssium replacemnt should be commenced
4. the insulin bolus should be about 0.1 units/kg, with subsequent infusion at 0.1units/kg/hr
5. cerebral oedema responds to mannitol
- c. even if the K+ is >5.5 poatssium replacemnt should be commenced