Fluid management in diabetic-acidosis--Ringer's lactate versus normal saline: a randomized controlled trial

van Zyl, Danie; Rheeder, Paul; F. Delport, Eluned

doi:10.1093/qjmed/hcr226

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Fluid management in diabetic-acidosis--Ringer's lactate versus normal saline: a randomized controlled trial

Published in QJM • Nov 22, 2011

Authors:

Danie van Zyl

Paul Rheeder

Eluned F. Delport

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To determine if Ringer's lactate is superior to 0.9% sodium chloride solution for resolution of acidosis in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). DESIGN: Parallel double blind randomized controlled trial. METHODS: Patients presenting with DKA at Kalafong and Steve Biko Academic h...

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Medicine

Sodium

Diabetic ketoacidosis

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