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Aug 2024
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DKA Management: Balanced Electrolyte Sol...

Eddy Joe Gutierrez, MD
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In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, Eddy Joe delves into the latest research comparing balanced electrolyte solutions to 0.9% saline for treating diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Discover how BES could potentially revolutionize DKA management by speeding up recovery and reducing complications. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the study and its implications for clinical practice.

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Citation: Szabó GV, Szigetváry C, Turan C, Engh MA, Terebessy T, Fazekas A, Farkas N, Hegyi P, Molnár Z. Fluid resuscitation with balanced electrolyte solutions results in faster resolution of diabetic ketoacidosis than with 0.9% saline in adults - A systematic review and meta-analysis. Diabetes Metab Res Rev. 2024 Jul;40(5):e3831. doi: 10.1002/dmrr.3831. PMID: 38925619.

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