CME Program Detail...
FOOTnotes from the ED: Sole-Crushing DKA, Decompensation and Diabetic Feet
Date: Mon, Apr 28th, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Online
Saumil Parikh, MD
Disclosures: None
Target Audience: podiatrists, residents, students
> Recognize the clinical presentation and diagnostic criteria for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in the emergency department setting, including relevant laboratory findings and physical exam features.
> Describe the pathophysiology of DKA and its implications for systemic and end-organ function, with emphasis on how this may impact foot health and wound healing.
> Outline the emergency management of DKA, including fluid resuscitation, insulin therapy, electrolyte correction, and criteria for ICU admission.
> Discuss the role of the emergency physician in identifying and managing DKA complications that are particularly relevant to podiatric patients, such as infection, sepsis, and limb ischemia.
> Explain the podiatric implications of DKA, including its role as a potential marker for poor diabetes control and increased risk of foot ulcers, osteomyelitis and lower extremity amputation.
Approval for Podiatric Medical Education
NewYork Presbyterian/Queens is approved by the Council on Podiatric Medical Education as a provider of continuing medical education in podiatric medicine. NewYork Presbyterian/Queens has approved this activity for a maximum of 2.0 continuing education contact hours.
Disclosure Statement
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Grand Rounds
Department: Orthopedic Surgery
Specialty: Podiatry
CME Credit Hours:
Podiatry Contact Hours: 2.0
Event Sponsors:
NYPQ CME
