Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Due to Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Case Report

Introduction: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) due to Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) is a rare but fatal complication. Case Report: A 65-year-old male patient was admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) with a diagnosis of DKA. The patient, who developed sudden respiratory distress on the fourth day while being followed up in the ICU, had arterial O2 pressure/inspiratory O2 fraction (PaO2/FiO2): 200, bilateral widespread infiltration on chest X-ray and thoracic tomography, and normal echocardiography, was diagnosed with ARDS. Non-invasive mechanical ventilation was applied before and invasive afterwards. Despite supportive treatment, the patient died on the ninth day due to sudden cardiac arrest.Conclusion: In this case report, the importance of early recognition and appropriate treatment of ARDS that may develop due to DKA is emphasized.