Question

A 19-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents in DKA. According to NICE, which initial fluid regimen is recommended

Accepted Answer

0.9 percent saline with 20 mmol KCl per litre once potassium is below 5.5 mmol per litre

Answer

5 percent dextrose immediately

Answer

Half-normal saline only

Answer

Hartmann's solution

Answer

Colloid fluids

Practice question

A 19-year-old with type 1 diabetes presents in DKA. According to NICE, which initial fluid regimen is recommended