Summary Acid-base changes in eleven diabetic children admitted to hospital with keto-acidosis are described. Six children required intravenous sodium bicarbonate to correct the metabolic acidosis. It is concluded that immediate use of bicarbonate in these children was efficient, rapid and safe.
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