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ea0056p444 | Diabetes complications | ECE2018

Knowledge and Attitudes of Trainee Doctors in the Management of DKA and Compliance with current Protocol in a large University Teaching Hospital

Kennedy Carmel , McDonnell Tara , Cormac Kennedy , Bholah Salmaan , Julius Valerie , Pazderska Agnieszka , Louise Healy Marie , Phelan Niamh

Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a diabetic emergency with associated morbidity and mortality. Current evidence supports a protocol-based approach to its management. Our survey was conducted in a tertiary university hospital, where patients with DKA are initially managed as part of unselected general medical take.Objectives: To assess knowledge and confidence of trainee doctors in DKA management. To review adherence to DKA protocol and identify areas for f...