Elevated amylase and lipase levels in patients with DKA followed in the pediatric intensive care unit.

Gulhan Atakul Meliha Demiral Güliz Gürer

Published in: Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM (2023)

Elevations in amylase and lipase values can be encountered frequently in patients with DKA. Considering that the metabolic deterioration due to DKA may have an effect on this, we recommend that the patient should be followed closely and the enzyme level should be monitored intermittently.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
case report
mechanical ventilation
acute respiratory distress syndrome
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation