Question

A patient with type 1 diabetes is admitted with ketoacidosis. Which intravenous fluid is typically first-line to correct volume depletion according to UK guidelines?

Accepted Answer

0.9% Sodium Chloride

Answer

5% Dextrose

Answer

5% Dextrose/0.45% Saline

Answer

Gelatin-based colloids

Answer

Ringer's lactate

Practice question

A patient with type 1 diabetes is admitted with ketoacidosis. Which intravenous fluid is typically first-line to correct volume depletion according to UK guidelines?