Insulin Drips - for periprocedural and post-op

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Joel W Daniel
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Insulin Drips - for periprocedural and post-op

After seeing the latest Med Safety Minute, I question what common procedures with insulin drips are here in the US. We only use insulin drips in three situations that I am aware of: 1) DKA, 2) HHS, and 3) BB/CCB Toxicity. I have heard that some utilize insulin drips for those on insulin U-500 instead of carrying the vials/pens. Interested in others.

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  1. In what conditions does your hospital utilize insulin drips?
  2. What type of hospital/facility? Number beds?
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