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Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Paediatrics

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Common stressors in children and adolescents include: Infections: urinary tract infections, gastroenteritis, pneumonias, Poor compliance to insulin therapy, Dehydration, Fasting state, Heatstroke Trauma. or HCO3 10-15 mmol/L: mild DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.2 or HCO3 5-10 mmol/L: moderate DKA (5% dehydration) pH < 7.1

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Elective Placement With The Air Ambulance: Reflective Account and Top Tips

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I was able to see what they were able to do compared to other paramedic crews, such as airway management with endotracheal tubes and administering drugs like ketamine. Assessing patients – as a student, I am used to using the A-E method to assess patients.