EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF HYPOGLYCEMIA
DEFINITION
Hypoglycemia – refers to a condition wherein the blood glucose falls less than 60 mg/dl or drops rapidly from a higher level with or without the presence of signs and symptoms.
PURPOSE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF HYPOGLYCEMIA
POLICY OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF HYPOGLYCEMIA
Write order in the Doctor’s order sheet for medication to be administered for emergency management of hypoglycemia. | Physician |
Document all the pertinent information in a timely manner in the medical record. | Physician |
Check the blood glucose level as soon as the hypoglycemia is recognized and report to the treating physician and document. | Registered Nurse |
Assess patient’s condition, vital signs and report to the physician immediately. | Registered Nurse |
Carry out Doctor’s Order promptly and quickly to save patients life. | |
Observe patients’ reaction and changes to each treatment given and document properly. | Registered Nurse |
Treat hypoglycemia promptly. and follow EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OF HYPOGLYCEMIA PROTOCOL | Registered Nurse |
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