Breastfeeding ketoacidosis: A rare but important diagnosis for emergency physicians to recognize.
Am J Emerg Med
; 37(2): 374.e1, 2019 02.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-30414745
ABSTRACT
We report a case of lactation ketoacidosis in a 22-year-old female who was breastfeeding two infants while dieting. She appeared non-toxic, but had a serum bicarbonate of 7meq/L, a pH of 7.07, and moderate serum ketones. She responded well to simple carbohydrate replenishment and brief cessation of breastfeeding. Emergency Physicians should be aware of this entity so as to avoid unnecessary morbidity and to begin prompt treatment.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Breast Feeding
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Diet, Reducing
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Emergency Service, Hospital
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Ketosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Emerg Med
Year:
2019
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Estados Unidos