Cerebral edema in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA-CE) occurs primarily in children and can develop during DKA therapy. The treatment factors contributing to DKA-CE remain elusive. Our objectives were ...

Cases of diabetic ketoacidosis resulting in death from irreversible cerebral edema in a boy and an adolescent girl are reported. Although adequate treatment with insulin and fluid was somewhat ...

Only if too many ketones accumulate in the body may ketosis progress to diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), a life ... In children, the trigger is often a brain injury or cerebral edema.

Cerebral edema is the swelling of the brain as a result of an injury. The thick skull surrounding the brain prevents tissue from expanding when injured. This pressure restricts blood circulation and ...

Read the full abstract... Background: Large hemispheric infarction (LHI), caused by occlusion of the internal carotid or middle cerebral artery, is the most malignant type of supratentorial ischemic ...

DKA is dangerous and possibly fatal. Complications of DKA include low levels of potassium (hypokalemia), swelling inside the brain (cerebral edema), fluid in the lungs (pulmonary edema), and damage to ...

Human malignant brain tumors such as gliomas are devastating due to the induction of cerebral edema and neurodegeneration. A major contributor to glioma-induced neurodegeneration has been identified ...

Cerebral edema is when fluid builds up around the brain, causing an increase in pressure known as intracranial pressure. Symptoms can include headaches, nausea, dizziness, and more. Swelling or ...

In conclusion, designing an appropriate fluid repletion therapy for DKA and HHS management will need careful planning and monitoring for choosing the appropriate fluid type, volume, and rate for the ...

DKA can lead to cerebral edema and can, in rare cases, cause death. “Mid- and long-term risks [of DKA] include an unfavorable course of the disease with a shortened period of remission and poor ...

The mortality rate in children presenting with DKA is approximately 0.25–0.30%; the majority (57–87%), occurs in the setting of cerebral edema (CE). Neurological sequelae of DKA and ...