b'PACEP SCIENTIFIC ASSEMBLY 2025 CPC HIGHLIGHTThe Conclusion:35-year-old G2P2002 female with a recent c-section and bilateralCPC CASE salpingectomy 1 month ago presents with 24 hours of graduallySTUDY worsening shortness of breath. The SOB is worse with exertion and never completely resolves. Associated symptoms include:RESULTSpalpitations, mild headache, generalized weakness and fatigue. The patient is currently breastfeeding.CPC Case Results: Test to order: Beta hydroxybutyrateThe Final Diagnosis: Lactation KetoacidosisPatient Course & Relevance to EM The patient was on a ketogenic diet and lactating Rare cause of post-partum dyspnea Difficult to diagnose, straight-forward to treatEarly treatment is key to avoid further acidosis Treatment similar to alcoholic ketoacidosis with dextrose, refeeding, fluids and trending labsContinue to breastfeedWho We AreEmbracing the details of every connection, we create a world where the union of science and care knows no bounds.From donors to patients, doctors to specialized pharmacists, even molecules to cells, we believe in the power of rare connections to impact millions of lives.Sa30 PACEP News | Spring 2025'