Evaluation of the Two-Bag System in Adult Diabetic Ketoacidosis Patients.

Purpose: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a serious complication of diabetes mellitus (DM). This study was designed to assess if the two-bag (TB) system, which utilizes 2 intravenous (IV) fluid bags, one containing sodium chloride and the other containing sodium chloride and dextrose, is an effective and safe alternative to the traditional one-bag (OB) system in adults with DKA.

Methods: A retrospective review was performed at an academic medical center.