Create e poster for conference for pg medicine resident topic is DKA triggers and outcomes non compliance infection ,first presentation
DKA Triggers Outcomes Poster
Presentation · PPTX
| Section | Content |
|---|---|
| Pathophysiology | Triad (hyperglycaemia/ketosis/acidosis), mechanism — lipolysis → ketogenesis → osmotic diuresis, average fluid/electrolyte deficits |
| Triggers / Precipitants | Three dedicated cards: Non-Compliance (insulin omission, cost barriers, pump failure), Infection (UTI/pneumonia, counter-regulatory surge, COVID-DKA), First Presentation (~25% of DKA episodes); plus a secondary strip for drugs, ACS, PE, pancreatitis, SGLT-2i |
| Clinical Features & Diagnosis | Symptoms and signs, ADA severity classification table (mild/moderate/severe by pH, HCO₃, sensorium), key labs checklist |
| Management | 4 step-cards: Fluids → Insulin → Electrolytes → Treat the trigger; monitoring strip at bottom |
| Outcomes & Prognosis | DKA mortality ~4% vs HHS ~20%, complications (cerebral oedema, hypokalaemia, AKI, ARDS), predictors of poor outcome, discharge criteria |
| Prevention | Sick-day rules, insulin access, CGM/pump technology, mental health screening, transition-care risk |
| Key Takeaways | 6 high-yield clinical pearls |