A one minute DKA treatment primer ....
1. Rule out precipitants
2. Aggressive hydration
NS 10-14 ml/kg/hr tailored to cardiovascular status
3. Insulin
10 U IV push followed by 0.1 U/kg/h, continue drip until anion gap normal. If glucose < 250 and anion gap still high, add dextrose to IV fluid and continue the insulin drip. Once anion gap normal, transition to SC insulin.
4. Electrolyte repletion
Potassium: add 20-40 mEQ/L IV fluid if serum K < 4.5, cautious K repletion recommended in those with renal failure
Phosphate: replete if < 1
Source
Sabatine, M. MD. Pocket Medicine: The Massachusetts General Hospital Handbook of Internal Medicine. 3rd edition