Hyperkalemia Management: Preventing Hypoglycemia From Insulin

  DID YOU KNOW: The hypoglycemic effects of IV insulin last longer than a bolus of dextrose when correcting hyperkalaemia. 50 mL (25 gm) of 50% Dextrose is not enough to counteract the hypoglycemic effect of insulin in patients with normoglycemia to start.  Make sure to check glucose at the hour mark after administering IV […]

Just Say NO to Insulin Bolus and Bicarb in DKA!!!!

Insulin Bolus: http://rebelem.com/benefit-initial-insulin-bolus-diabetic-ketoacidosis/ Bicarb: http://rebelem.com/benefit-sodium-bicarbonate-dka/