[Diabetic coma as a task for intensive therapy].

P Singer; A Rahn; V Schliack

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[Diabetic coma as a task for intensive therapy].

P Singer·A Rahn·V Schliack

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On the basis of 763 cases with diabetic coma from 1960 to 1973 is referred to the advantages of the foundation of a coma ward as department of intensive observation. It is reported on some successful changes of therapy in recent years. The introduction of methods of intensive therapy has led to a significant decrease of lethality. A sufficient administration of potassium (not less than 200 mval/die) and the prevention of a cerebral oedema are actual demands for the improvement of the prognosis of diabetic coma.

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P Singer, A Rahn, V Schliack. 1975-09-01. [Diabetic coma as a task for intensive therapy].. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1224722/

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