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Diabetic ketoacidosis

The patient was treated with rapid infusion of normal saline and simultaneously given an IV bolus of 8 units of short acting insulin.

30 minutes later she developed this arrhythmia

What is the likely cause for the arrhythmia and was the initial management of her diabetic ketoacidosis appropriate?

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