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How to calculate osmolality in a diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) patient?

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Timely and correct management of a diabetic ketoacidosis patient is critical for a DKA patient's life.

In this short video, Dr. Mobeen discusses the volume repletion principles and the method to calculate osmolality in a DKA patient.

Let's understand why glucose osmolality becomes an important contributor to osmolality in DKA patients and how to include glucose levels in osmolality calculation for the correct fluid replacement approach.

We will also discuss the concepts of hypovolemia vs hyponatremia and fluid overload vs. hypernatremia.

A review of the DKA management approach:

Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. …
Disclaimer:
This video is not intended to provide assessment, diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice; it also does not constitute provision of healthcare services. The content provided in this video is for informational and educational purposes only.
Please consult with a physician or healthcare professional regarding any medical or mental health related diagnosis or treatment. No information in this video should ever be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional.

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