Insulin Overdose
Created Oct 2015
Contact Information
Developed by: Dr. C. Holmes
Developed for: Interior Health
Submitted by: CHolmes
Contact Email: simulation@interiorhealth.ca
Peer Reviewed: <strong>No</strong> (Has not been peer reviewed or the information will be provided later)
Scenario Information
Case Summary:
Mr Ross - 62 year old male 80kg. Post op day 4 Radical Cystectomy with ileal conduit. C/O discomfort after sitting up in chair for 30 minutes. Abdomen distended tender to palpate and passing small amount of gas. LPN called to the ward to assist with workload. She was asked to give the patient medication for discomfort. She reviewed MAR and could administer IM anti-inflammatory medication. Narcotics ordered were IV. She gave patient insulin IM instead.
Target Learning Groups:
Physicians, Nursing, Interprofessional Team
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Proposed Setting:
Surgical nursing unit
Educational Goals:
Identify signs and symptoms of hypoglycemia
Demonstrate knowledge of pathophysiology of hypoglycemia and the risks
Demonstrate knowledge of 30/70 insulin onset, peak and half life
Initiate Hypoglycemia Protocol
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