Clinical Characteristics of Children with Cerebral Injury preceding Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

J Pediatr. 2022 Nov:250:100-104. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2022.07.033. Epub 2022 Aug 6.

Abstract

Previous studies have identified more severe acidosis and higher blood urea nitrogen (BUN) as risk factors for cerebral injury during treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in children; however, cerebral injury also can occur before DKA treatment. We found that lower pH and higher BUN levels also were associated with cerebral injury at presentation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Blood Urea Nitrogen
  • Brain Injuries*
  • Child
  • Diabetes Mellitus*
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis* / diagnosis
  • Diabetic Ketoacidosis* / therapy
  • Humans
  • Risk Factors