[Very Cool]Mnemonic : Diabetic Ketoacidosis Precipitating factors

Patients with diabetes can develop a potentially fatal condition called diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). When this happens, fat is metabolised at a rate that is dangerously high.

The acidity of the blood is caused by ketones, which are produced when the liver breaks down fat into fuel. (Source)

How To Remember Diabetic Ketoacidosis ?

Diabetic Ketoacidosis :

• Infection
• Ischaemia (cardiac, mesenteric)
• Infarction
• Ignorance (poor control)
• Intoxication (alcohol)

Mnemonic: “5I’s“

Mind Map / Concept Map /Memory Aid/ Mnemonic To Remember Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Remember this for your NExT Medical Exit Test exam & USMLE, Pre-Med, NCLEX exams.