insert-headers-and-footers domain was triggered too early. This is usually an indicator for some code in the plugin or theme running too early. Translations should be loaded at the init action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/manatec/temp1_manatec_in/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6121For example, individuals who have a history of heavy alcohol use, particularly binge drinking, are at a higher risk of developing alcoholic ketoacidosis. Alcohol ketoacidosis, or AKA, is a condition often diagnosed through observation of several clinical signs. These include a quickened heart rate, dehydration, rapid breathing, abdominal pain, and agitation.<\/p>\n
If the initial blood glucose level is normal or low, five%dextrose should be added to the IV fluids. The patient will need volume replacement to replenish circulating volume and to increase the elimination of ketoacids. Dextrose will increase glycogen stores, diminish counterregulatory hormones and increase insulin secretion. Hypokalemia needs to be treated, and dextrose containing fluids can be held until potassium levels are normalized. Magnesium and Phosphate can be repleted if the serum levels are found to be low. Intravenous Benzodiazepines should be given for seizure prophylaxis alcoholic ketoacidosis<\/a> and to prevent full-blown alcoholic withdrawal.<\/p>\n