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Case Reports
A case of breastfeeding ketoacidosis: A rare but important diagnosis for emergency physicians to recognize.
- Cole Seaton, Kristopher Sutherly, and Michael A Miller.
- Texas A&M CHRISTUS Spohn Emergency Medicine Residency Program, 600 Hospital BLVD. Corpus Christi, TX 78404, United States of America.
- Am J Emerg Med. 2019 Feb 1; 37 (2): 374.e1.
AbstractWe report a case of lactation ketoacidosis in a 22-year-old female who was breastfeeding two infants while dieting. She appeared non-toxic, but had a serum bicarbonate of 7meq/L, a pH of 7.07, and moderate serum ketones. She responded well to simple carbohydrate replenishment and brief cessation of breastfeeding. Emergency Physicians should be aware of this entity so as to avoid unnecessary morbidity and to begin prompt treatment.Copyright © 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
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