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Treating Childhood Diabetic Ketoacidosis with Fluids May Not Cause Brain Injury

Intravenous (IV) fluids do not cause brain damage in children with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA).

Treating Childhood Diabetic Ketoacidosis with Fluids May Not Cause Brain Injury

Treating Childhood Diabetic Ketoacidosis with Fluids May Not Cause Brain Injury

Fluid infusion in children with diabetic ketoacidosis may not cause brain injury, finds new study contrary to popular belief and practice.

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