Deep dive into insulin CRI for dogs and cats with diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)

This YouTube video delves into the intricacies of administering insulin as a constant rate infusion (CRI) for treating diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in dogs and cats. The discussion covers practical tips for setting up insulin infusions, including insights from a recent randomized clinical trial comparing fixed-rate intravenous insulin infusions with conventional variable-rate protocols. The importance of DKA management, alongside considerations such as electrolyte imbalances and insulin dosing strategies, is explored. Furthermore, the video presents a comparison between fixed-rate and variable-rate infusion protocols, shedding light on their respective advantages and limitations. Through detailed explanations and real-life scenarios, viewers gain valuable insights into optimizing DKA treatment protocols for veterinary patients. Additionally, the video offers a free online course on intravenous potassium supplementation for interested viewers. FREE RACE-approved online training on intravenous potassium supplementation (including DKA patients) for veterinarians and veterinary technicians -