Safe implementation of a hyperglycemic crises protocol by utilizing a conversion table
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Renee Murray-Bachmann, EdD, CDN, RN, CDE, CPT, NEPD, Northwell Health System- Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, USA; Deirdre O'Flaherty, DNP, RN, NE-BC, APRN-BC, ONC, Nursing, Surgical Services, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, USA; Seon Lewis-Holman, DNP, ACNS-BC, Nursing Education Lenox Hill Hospital, Northwell Health System, New York, New York, USA; Shawanda M. Patterson, MA, RN, AGPCNP-BC, CCRN, Division of Critical Care & Hospitalist Neurology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, New York, USA; Simone Ashman, MA, RN, Nurse Education -Professional Development Lenox Hill, Northwell Health System, New York, New York, USA; Irene Macyk, PhD, RN, NEA, Nursing, Lenox Hill Hospital, New York, New York, USA
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Hyperglycemic crises are medical emergencies associated with increased morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. The development of a conversion table, versus nursing estimation, for insulin titration was adopted to assure accuracy of insulin drip calculation while fostering an environment of safety for multidisciplinary staff and patients.
29th International Nursing Research Congress: Innovative Global Nursing Practice and Education Through Research and Evidence-based Practice, July 19-23, 2018. Melbourne, Australia.
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Keywords | Conversion Table Tool Development; Hyperglycemic Crises; Safe Managment |
Name | 29th International Nursing Research Congress |
Host | Sigma Theta Tau International |
Location | Melbourne, Australia |
Date | 2018 |
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