Endocrine Abstracts

Introduction: Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a known risk factor for ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke in children and young people. Cerebral oedema may predispose to ischaemic or haemorrhagic brain injury, however not all cases of stroke are associated with cerebral oedema. This case illustrates severe complications of DKA including ischaemic stroke and cardiac arrest, and raises questions about fluid management in severe DKA.Case report: We describe th...