Abstract

OBJECTIVE

In this study, we have investigated the demographic and clinical aspects of intensive care diabetic - ketoascidodic pediatric cases.

METHODS

This is a retrospective analysis of all cases of their demographic factors as gender, complaints, age and clinical features. Mann-Whitney and chi-square statistical analysis was performed.

Results:

RESULTS

The study group consists 16 female and 9 male children which their mean age is 9.9 + 3.7years. The most frequent complaints of the cases were dyspnea, polydipsia, weight loss and polyuria. They admitted to the hospital because of respiratory distress, tachypnea tachycardia and acidosis. They treated by DKA protocol in the intensive care unit. We regulate the GKS levels in 12+ 5 hours time while the blood sugar regulation needs 14+ 7 hours and blood gas levels corrected in 14+7 hours in time. Any complication reported and the cases charged from the hospital by informed for outpatient’s booking.

CONCLUSION

DKA cases could be treated rapidly and successfully by correct and evident diagnosis. As result these patients must be followed and treated in pediatric intensive care units.