Severe hypertension in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis – a case report and review of literature

Ahmed Zaki, S., Shaikh, M. G. and Rashid, A. (2022) Severe hypertension in pediatric diabetic ketoacidosis – a case report and review of literature. Malaysian Family Physician, 17(3), pp. 149-152. (doi: 10.51866/cr.93) (PMID:36606170) (PMCID:PMC9809442)

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.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Shaikh, Dr Mohammed Guftar
• Authors: Ahmed Zaki, S., Shaikh, M. G., and Rashid, A.
• College/School: College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing
• Journal Name: Malaysian Family Physician
• Publisher: Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia
• ISSN: 1985-207X
• ISSN (Online): 1985-2274
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2022 The Author(s)
• First Published: First published in Malaysian Family Physician 17(3):149–152
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a creative commons licence