Table 1.
Laboratory values upon presentation and after treatment with dextrose water 50% and sodium bicarbonate
| Laboratory value | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum pH | 7.09 | 7.36 | 7.43 |
| pCo2 (mmHg) | 18.8 | 27 | 34.8 |
| Serum HCO3 (mmol/L) | 8 | 15 | 23.2 |
| Anion gap (mmol/L) | 36 | 28 | 15 |
| Delta anion gap/delta HCO3 | 1.5 | – | – |
| Serum lactate (mmol/L) | 0.96 | – | – |
| Serum ketone (mg/dL) | 75.7 | 43.2 | 2 |
| Serum osmolality (mOsm/kg) | 300 | – | 289 |
| Serum potassium (mmol/L) | 4.1 | 2.5 | 3.8 |
| Serum phosphorus (mmol/L) | 3.9 | 0.7 | 1.4 |
| Serum hemoglobin (g/dL) | 14.2 | 9.5 | 10.1 |
| Serum Creatinine (g/dL) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 |
(–), not applicable or not available