Rosival V
Ann Clin Res. 1987;19(1):23-5.
Among 287 cases of diabetic ketoacidosis, 212 patients were alert, 48 drowsy, 10 stuporous and 17 comatose. The mean blood hydrogen ion concentrations in these 4 groups of patients were 50.0; 72.8; 106.8 and 109.9 nmol/l, respectively. Increased blood hydrogen ion concentration seems to be an important factor in lowering the level of consciousness in diabetic ketoacidosis.
