Headaches are the most common complication of doing a lumbar puncture (LP). Let’s dive into what causes them, how to prevent them, and what to do when patients come back suffering from a post-LP headache. Some major theories on why post-LP headaches develop: Cause of the post-LP headaches is still highly debated! Theories: Timeline: Demographics: […]
Subcutaneous Insulin in DKA
Posted onInsulins and DKA came up in conference last week, but we didn’t discuss the use of subcutaneous insulin in DKA. SQ insulin is a potential alternative to IV therapy in mild to moderate DKA, and I think there is still a lot of variability in provider familiarity and comfort with this treatment approach. Why use […]