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Diabetic ketoacidosis
venous blood may be used to assess the degree of acidosis.
Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date October 2003
Diabetic ketoacidosis
a negative urine dipstick for ketones made it unlikely.
Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date October 2003
Diabetic ketoacidosis
blood glucose and pH are different to that in hyperosmolar nonketotic state.
Level of evidence 5 Expiry Date October 2003
Diabetic ketoacidosis
symptoms may be confused with hyperventilation syndrome.
Level of evidence 5 Expiry Date October 2003
Diabetic ketoacidosis
a negative urine dipstick ruled it out
Level of evidence 4 Expiry Date October 2003