Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patients Treated in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Single-Center Cross-Sectional Study
Eva Perak,
Dina Mrcela,
Josko Markic
Abstract:Background and Objectives: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a common complication of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in children. Here, we explored the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on the occurrence and severity of DKA in children in southern Croatia. Materials and Methods: The demographics and clinical and laboratory findings of all children and adolescents aged 0–18 years diagnosed with DKA and admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) of the University Hospital of Spli… Show more
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