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The “two bag system” for variable intravenous dextrose and fluid administration: benefits in diabetic ketoacidosis management

Grimberg, A., Cerri, R. W., Satin-Smith, M., & Cohen, P. (1999). The Journal of pediatrics. Abstract Conclusions: The two bag system can provide more cost-effective intravenous dextrose and fluid delivery and enhance quality of care by improving the efficiency, timeliness, and flexibility of overall control.

Risk factors for cerebral edema in children with diabetic ketoacidosis

Glaser, N., Barnett, P., McCaslin, I., Nelson, D., Trainor, J., Louie, J., … & Kuppermann, N. (2001). New England Journal of Medicine. Abstract Conclusions: Children with diabetic ketoacidosis who have low partial pressures of arterial carbon dioxide and high serum urea nitrogen concentrations at presentation and who are treated with bicarbonate are at increased risk […]

Initial Fluid Resuscitation for Patients With Diabetic Ketoacidosis: How Dry Are They?

Fagan, M. J., Avner, J., & Khine, H. (2008). Clinical pediatrics. Abstract Conclusions: The magnitude of dehydration in DKA is not reflected by either clinical or biochemical parameters.  These findings need confirmation in larger studies.

The Accuracy of Clinical Assessment of Dehydration During Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Childhood

Koves, I. H., Neutze, J., Donath, S., Lee, W., Werther, G. A., Barnett, P., & Cameron, F. J. (2004). Diabetes care. Abstract Conclusions: No abstract available.  

Efficacy and Impact of Intravenous Morphine Before Surgical Consultation in Children With Right Lower Quadrant Pain Suggestive of Appendicitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Bailey, B., Bergeron, S., Gravel, J., Bussières, J. F., & Bensoussan, A. (2007). Annals of emergency medicine. Abstract Conclusions: The use of morphine in children with a presumptive diagnosis of appendicitis did not delay the surgical decision. In our group of patients, however, morphine at a dose of 0.1 mg/kg was not more effective than […]