DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS IN THE PEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT : CLINICAL, EPIDEMIOLOGICAL AND EVOLUTIONARY PROFILE

Diabeticketoacidosis (DKA), a seriousmetabolic complication of diabeteslinked to insulindeficiency,isstillcommoninAfrica,particularlyinchildren,andrepresentsamajormedicalemergency. It represents a real public healthproblem in ourcontext. Our study highlights the epidemiological and clinical profile of childrenadmitted to intensive care for DKA, underlining the importance of early recognition of warning signs, rapid and protocolized management, and close monitoring of potential complications.