2. Urinary ketones were estimated using the nitroprusside reaction that has been known to provide a semi-quantitative estimation of acetoacetate and acetone levels but does not recognize the presence of β-hydroxybutyrate, which is the main ketoacid in DKA 3. The scope of this study did not ...
Bedside monitoring of blood beta-hydroxybutyrate levels in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis in children. Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) affects many children with type 1 diabetes. Insulin treatment of DKA is traditionally guided by changes in the blood glucose le... A Rewers,K Mcfann,HP Chase...