Hypoglycaemia monitoring in a medical receiving ward

"The study successfully demonstrated that simple measures can significantly improve the quality care of inpatient diabetic patients in relation to hypoglycaemia management."

Hypoglycaemia monitoring in a medical receiving ward
R Ellis
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports 2015;4: doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u207104.w2859


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Improving the Quality of Assessment and Management of Hypoglycaemia in Hospitalised Patients with Diabetes Mellitus

"We demonstrated that the introduction of ‘Hypo Boxes’ to diabetes wards significantly improved the assessment and management of episodes of hypoglycaemia. The appropriateness of treatment and the time to correction improved, and ultimately this aims to improve patient outcomes, something which can be adversely affected by hypoglycaemia."

Improving the Quality of Assessment and Management of Hypoglycaemia in Hospitalised Patients with Diabetes Mellitus by Introducing 'Hypo Boxes' to General Medical Wards with a Specialist Interest in Diabetes
R Livingstone, J Boyle
BMJ Quality Improvement Reports 2015;4: doi:10.1136/bmjquality.u207686.w3067

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