Re: Oral diabetic med administration prior to Cath Lab procedures
Our Cardiology Fellows allow the oral meds most of the time, while the pt is NPO.
They may order 1/2 insulin dose given in the a.m.
It would probably be a good thing to pursue getting a standard protocol, as from what you posted, there is wide variation of practice between nurses.
Perhaps you could do a literature search and see what is recommended and why, and then present findings and recommendations to your Nurse Manager.
Of course, subject to approval by the Cardiologists and other MDs.
For standardization of care, and always subject to individual pt needs/orders.
Good question, thanks.
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