Paediatric DKA

Which is the most common type of diabetes in children?

• Type 1

• Type 2

• Gestational

The "4 T's" are the classic symptoms to look for in diabetes - Which are they?

• Toilet, Thirst, Ticklish, Thinner

• Toilet, Thirst, Tired, Talkative

• Toilet, Thirst, Tired, Thinner

• Tachycardic, Thirst, Tired, Timid

Warning signs of cerebral oedema are:

• Headache

• Inappropriate slowing of heart rate

• Change in neurological status

• Increased BP

How do we rehydrate for in DKA patients?

• 24 hours

• 72 hours

• 48 hours

• 12 hours

What is the key difference between paediatric and adult DKA?

• Children are smaller

• Children are more prone to dehydration and cerebral oedema

• Adults can't go into DKA

How often should we monitor blood glucose and ketones initially?

• Every 30 minutes

• 2 hourly

• 4 hourly

• Hourly

Which can be a common presentation for a child in DKA?

• Agitated

• Confused

• Lethargic

• Polyuria with polydipsia

If blood glucose is decreasing quickly, what should we do?

• Turn insulin off

• Increase the amount of glucose being administered

• Give potassium

• Stop feeds