Can J Diabetes
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Examining the "Killer K" of Diabetic Ketoacidosis at a Tertiary Care Hospital: An Exploratory Study.
Hypokalemia, a frequently cited complication of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) treatment, can have critical implications, including arrhythmias and death. We assessed the prevalence of hypokalemia and its associated factors in patients with DKA at our tertiary-care centre and identified opportunities to improve care. ⋯ Hypokalemia occurs frequently during acute DKA management and is often preventable. Our findings suggest that interventions targeted at enhancing awareness of guidelines may reduce hypokalemia rates.