Comparing sterofundin to 0.9% sodium chloride infusion in managing diabetic ketoacidosis: a pilot study

• Main Authors: Rossman H,, Mahathar AW,, Nik Azlan Nik Muhamad,
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Pusat Perubatan Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia 2017
• Online Access: http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12678/1/3_rossman_et_al_pdf_57811.pdf; http://journalarticle.ukm.my/12678/; http://www.medicineandhealthukm.com/toc/12/2

Fluid replacement is the mainstay treatment for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). Currently, the best choice of fluids is still debatable. An amount of 0.9% sodium chloride is commonly used. Sterofundin® is an alternative crystalloid that is assumed to expedite resolution of acidosis. Advantages in stero...