A 47-year-old man with suspected DKA is drowsy. Potassium 3.2 mmol/L. Before starting insulin infusion, what must be done?...

Question

A 47-year-old man with suspected DKA is drowsy. Potassium 3.2 mmol/L. Before starting insulin infusion, what must be done?

Accepted Answer

Give 40 mmol KCl in first litre

Answer

Start insulin first

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No potassium replacement

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Give calcium gluconate

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Give sodium bicarbonate

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Potassium in DKA