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The exact mechanism is not known… It was previously believed that it was due to rapid changes in serum osmolality during initial fluid resuscitation. 2004 Jul;27(7):1541-6. Glucose > 200 mg/dL Moderate or Large Ketonuria The severity of DKA is categorized by the degree of acidosis Mild : venous pH < 7.3 Diabetes Care.

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Fluid Resuscitation Pediatrics Resuscitation Research 246

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2004 Jul;15(4):248-250. smoke, high ozone levels, smog) Asthma/reactive airway disease (RAD) Diagnostic criteria 7,8 Respiratory symptoms +/- fever (at least 38.0 C or 100.4 2 mcg/kg, max 100 mcg) while obtaining IV access 20 IV/IM ketorolac (1 mg/kg, max 15 mg) Morphine (05-0.1 mg/kg, max 4 mg per dose q20-30min) or hydromorphone (0.01-0.02

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Pediatrics Dehydration EMS Hospitals 88

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For patients who are elderly, orthostasis is an unreliable clinical finding and may be present in the absence of dehydration. 36-37 There is little evidence regarding oral rehydration in adults with gastroenteritis, though it seems reasonable that adults with mild dehydration could be safely hydrated orally. Modified from: Pringle, K.,

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