Beyond the 3 Ps: Best Practices for Identifying and Treating DKA in Pediatrics

Activity Summary

Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the top 10 primary diagnoses, by occurrence, of patients treated in the PICU and is often the first manifestation of type 1 diabetes mellitus in pediatric patients. In this session we explore evidence-based practices for how to best identify and manage critically ill pediatric patients in DKA. A case study review is employed to put these concepts into practice and discuss each step of the treatment algorithm. Let us analyze lab results, decipher classification, decide treatment and identify complications to better understand this highly impactful diagnosis.

Objectives

Identify the functions of a healthy pancreas.
Explain the causes, diagnosis and pathophysiology of DKA.
Describe best practices for management of DKA in a critically ill patient.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation.
No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

Note: This activity is NOT being offered by AACN’s California CE Provider Unit.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.