Blood Glucose Measuring Devices in the Pre-Hospital ... - CNY EMS

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Emergency Treatment • Hypoglycemia • Scene size up & BSI • Initial Assessment with O 2 • Determine need for rapid transport • Focused H&P Medical with vitals • Blood glucose check • If < 80 mg/dl, give oral glucose if LOC intact • If < 80 mg/dl and LOC is ↓, activate ALS assistance • Detailed, on-going assessments with transport to appropriate facility • Supportive care as needed 38
Treatment for Hypoglycemia • Oral Glucose only if they can swallow on command, otherwise protect airway • Never assume it is a hypoglycemic episode until BG is done. • Never Assume that Hypoglycemia is only problem. 39
Page 1 and 2: Blood Glucose Measuring Devices in
Page 3 and 4: Objectives • History of program
Page 5 and 6: History 5
Page 7 and 8: History • Pilot Program with Alba
Page 9 and 10: Albany FD Learning & Retention •
Page 11 and 12: Physiology • The body uses glucos
Page 13 and 14: What is a “Diabetic” • The co
Page 15 and 16: Normal Blood Glucose Levels • Nor
Page 17 and 18: Resulting from • Too much insulin
Page 19 and 20: Resulting from • Too little a dos
Page 21 and 22: Diabetes - Type II • Usually adul
Page 23 and 24: Unrecognized or Untreated... • Di
Page 25 and 26: “So what makes diabetes a medical
Page 27 and 28: Glucometry • Indications to perfo
Page 29 and 30: Altered Mental Status - Common Caus
Page 31 and 32: BLS Pre-Hospital Care Scene Safety/
Page 33 and 34: BLS Pre-Hospital Care Focused histo
Page 35 and 36: Common Diabetic Emergencies • Hyp
Page 37: Hypoglycemia • “Looks Shocky”
Page 41 and 42: Glucose Measuring Devices • Used
Page 43 and 44: Procedures • Careful attention to
Page 45 and 46: Patient Preparation • Clean the s
Page 47 and 48: BG Procedure •The glucometer read
Page 49 and 50: Administering Glucose • If the pa
Page 51 and 52: Administering Glucose • Open the
Page 53 and 54: Care of the Blood Glucometer • Ha
Page 55 and 56: Case Study 1 • Your unit receives
Page 57 and 58: Case Study 3 • Your unit receives
Page 59: QUESTIONS 59

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