Severe hypertension in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis – a case report and review of literature
https://doi.org/10.51866/cr.93
- Author:
Syed Ahmed Zaki
1
;
M Guftar Shaikh
2
;
Asrar Rashid
3
Author Information
1. MD, MRCPCH Department of Paediatrics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences. Bibinagar Hyderabad, India.
2. MD, FRCPCH Department of Endocrinology, Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow, UK
3. MRCP, FRCPCH Department of Paediatric intensive care unit, NMC Royal hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Diabetic ketoacidosis;
Hypertension;
Dehydration;
Hypovolaemia;
Children
- MeSH:
Diabetic Ketoacidosis;
Hypertension;
Dehydration;
Hypovolemia;
Child
- From:Malaysian Family Physician
2022;17(3):149-152
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus in children. Despite the presence of dehydration, hypertension occurs in a significant proportion of children with DKA. There is a lack of clarity in the literature regarding the management of hypertension in patients with paediatric DKA. Herein, we report the case of an adolescent boy who presented with DKA and severe hypertension. His neurological status was closely monitored. There was a gradual decline in his blood pressure with an improvement in the pH over the next 72 hours. The combination of severe DKA and hypertension can be a challenging clinical dilemma, especially regarding fluid management. Studies on severe DKA in children are exacting, given the rarity of this condition. A multi-centre study is suggested to provide a meaningful analysis of this aspect of DKA.
- Full text:2025082015012188460v17n3-CR-Severe-hypertension-in-pediatric-diabetic.pdf
