PSUN197 Rate of admission to the Intensive Care Unit in patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis and its associated risk factors, a single centre experience.
Abstract:Background
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is one of the most common admission diagnoses to the intensive care unit (ICU). This study aims primarily to identify the rate of DKA-related ICU admission, and to assess the possible leading risk factors. Secondarily, to assess the rate of ICU readmission and mortality.
Methods
This retrospective observational study took place in King Abdulaziz University Hospital and collected data fro… Show more
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