Insulin Prior to Surgery/Procedure

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Derek Pohlmeyer
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Insulin Prior to Surgery/Procedure

Hi Everyone,

I am reaching out hoping to find out what other institutions are doing in regards to insulin dosing prior to surgeries/procedures for patients who are NPO? What methods do you use to prompt nursing to reduce the dose?

Thanks,

Derek Pohlmeyer
PGY1 Pharmacy Administration Resident, UW Medicine