Key Study: Clinical Trial of Fluid Infusion Rates for Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Key Study: Clinical Trial of Fluid Infusion Rates for Pediatric Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Visit VisitBackground: Diabetic ketoacidosis in children may cause brain injuries ranging from mild to severe. Whether intravenous fluids contribute to these injuries has been debated for decades. Methods: This 13-center, randomized, controlled trial examined the effects of the rate of administration and the sodium chloride content of intravenous fluids on neurologic outcomes in children with diabetic ketoacidosis.
