Emergent Treatment of Alcoholic Ketoacidosis: Overview, Prehospital Care, Emergency Department Care

Early attention and treatment are key to managing this complex condition. Types of shock include septic (widespread infection), hypovolemic (loss of blood/fluid), and cardiogenic (heart malfunctioning) shock. The treatment of type B lactic acidosis is geared towards the specific cause. Sorting out the type and cause of lactic acidosis is key to guiding treatment. Symptoms…