PP37 Use of capillary blood ketone meters to improve ambulance service care of hyperglycaemic patients: protocol for a stepped-wedge, controlled feasibility study (KARMA2)

Abstract

BackgroundDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening condition associated with diabetes (Type 1 and Type 2), certain medications (i.e. SGLT2 inhibitors), and other health conditions. Hospital-based guidelines advocate immediate start...