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In current nursing practice, the need to calculate drug dosages is not uncommon. These calculations have to be performed competently and accurately to ensure that the nurse – and more importantly the patient – is not put at risk. This book provides an aid to the basics of mathematics and drug calculations.
Peri-partum management of diabetes (refer to SA Health Perinatal Guidelines for IV insulin protocol). Insulin and blood glucose are documented on the Partogram.
Intravenous drug administration is a fundamental task widely undertaken by nurses and midwives and is underpinned by legal and professional requirements. It is a core nursing/midwifery skill. Incorrect drug calculations can lead to medication errors which have
5 sie 2024 · The main goals in patients with diabetes needing hospitalization are to minimize disruption of the metabolic state, prevent adverse glycemic events (especially hypoglycemia), return the patient to a stable glycemic balance as quickly as possible, and ensure a smooth transition to outpatient care. These goals are not always easy to achieve.
Guidelines for the management and care of diabetes mellitus. Quick reference guide. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common noncommunicable diseases worldwide, and its epidemic proportion has placed it at the forefront of public health challenges.
This is your guide to creating a diabetes care and management plan that works for you. Work with your diabetes care team to put this together. It will help you: Understand your lab results and what they mean for you. Set goals for your lab results and overall health. Create a medication and lifestyle plan that is right for you.
30 maj 2022 · To successfully manage inpatient diabetes, institutional infrastructure must be in place with institution specific guidelines and protocols for which all nursing staff, pharmacy staff, physicians, and others must be educated. The general guidelines below are appropriate at most institutions.