How do you treat DKA (in adults)? 

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Diabetic ketoacidosis, DKA, is a life-threatening medical emergency. The good news is, it can be managed with just 4 simple steps. The better news is here, we'll tell you how, and make sure you remember it!
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0:00 Intro
0:35 Insulin is the problem
2:30 Treatment aims
3:00 Mnemonic
4:00 Saline
5:28 Potassium
6:55 Insulin
7:19 Dextrose
7:55. Escalate
8:15 Resolution
9:08 TL;DR
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