Protocol 2-506 - Hyperglycemia

CMH EMS & MIH Protocols

EMD:

• No specific protocol.

EMR:

• Identify possible causes.
• Consider Oxygen if SpO2 less than 88%.
• Consider applying Cardiac Monitor limb leads.

EMT:

• Ensure completion of applicable items above.
• Perform Blood Sugar Check. Refer to Equipment 8-324 - Glucometer for blood sugar critical levels.

AEMT:

• Ensure completion of applicable items above.
• Consider IV NS/LR.
• Blood sugar greater than 250 mg/dl AND symptomatic:

• Adult:	Pediatric:
  LR 1,000 ml IV.	LR 10 ml/kg IV. May repeat up to 40 ml/kg after reassessment. Click "calculate" to get dose.

RN:

• Ensure completion of all applicable items above.

Medic:

• Ensure completion of all applicable items above.

CP:

• Ensure completion of all applicable items above.
• Refer to MIH Protocol 4-042 - Chronic Diabetes Management.

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