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Diabetic ketoacidosis requires acidosis with a pH of less than 7.3, not more than 7.3. Other criteria include hyperglycaemia (a blood glucose over 11mmol/L) and ketosis (blood ketones above 3mmol/L).
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pH more than 7.3
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To diagnose diabetic ketoacidosis, there are three criteria. First, there must be hyperglycaemia, i.e a blood glucose above 11mmol/L. Next, there must be blood ketones above 3mmol/L. Finally, there should be acidosis with a pH of less than 7.3.
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Hyperglycaemia over 11mmol/L
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To diagnose diabetic ketoacidosis, there are three criteria. First, there must be hyperglycaemia, i.e a blood glucose above 11mmolL, not under 20mmol/L.  Next, there must be blood ketones above 3mmol/L and acidosis with a pH of less than 7.3.
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Hyperglycaemia under 20mmol/L
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Diabetic ketoacidosis requires the production of blood ketones to be above 3mmol/L, not below.
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Blood ketones under 3mmol/L
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Diabetic ketoacidosis requires there to be hyperglycaemia, i.e a blood glucose of 11mmol/L or above.
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Hyperglycaemia under 11mmol/L
Concept
Chapter
2693
4005
Diabetic ketoacidosis
Topic
133
Endocrinology
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An 18-year-old male is found unconscious by his parents after six hours of nausea and vomiting. His parents tell you he has been complaining of excessive thirst and passing urine more frequently for the last month. When you examine him, you notice a sweet acetone smell to his breath.

Which of the following is included in the diagnostic criteria for diabetic ketoacidosis?
a