Safety Concerns for a diabetic There are some safety concerns for a diabetic. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2012) & Diabetes Education Team (2014), here are the advices. First, finger-stick devices and injection equipment should never be used for more than one person. Moreover, blood glucose meters should be cleaned and disinfected after every use if it is shared with others. Furthermore, the glucose monitor should be regulated periodically according to the term of use. Also people should check the strips are expired or not as well as to confirm the operating sequence is correct. Lastly, before having the blood collection, people should sterilize our hands with alcohol and make sure the amount of blood is sufficient for measurement Pros and cons of the solution - glucose monitor Nowadays these two are the most common use for testing the blood glucose level. They are the Traditional Glucose Monitor (TGM) and the Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM). According to Editor (2013), here is the comparison with these two monitors. There are some pros of the TGM. First, the TGM are affordable for the people as it is not cost much. Second, they are much more accurate that CGM. Third, they are easy to use compare with CGM. In contrast, there also are some pros of CGM. First, it can show the constant information of the blood-glucose levels. Second, as it is constantly checking with the blood-glucose level, it can let people react quickly to potential threats. Third, it only needs to change the sensor once a week. Fourth, the CGM is less invasive compare with the TGM. Lastly, it is no need to remember to test as the CGM is always checking by itself. However, there are some cons of the TGM and CGM. Here are some cons o... ... middle of paper ... ...es Education Team (2014). How to self-monitor with the blood glucose. Retrieved March 12, 2014 from, Web site: http://www.sph.org.tw/tw/images/pdf/8_1.pdf Editor (2013). The Pros and Cons Of Blood-glucose Meters. Retrieved March 12, 2014 from, Web site: http://www.yourwellness.com/2013/01/the-pros-and-cons-of-blood-glucose-meters/ U.S. Food and Drug Administration (2013). Tips and Articles on Device Safety Blood Glucose Meters Getting the Most Out of Your Meter. Retrieved March 14, 2014 from The United States of America, Department of Health and Human Service Web site: http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/TipsandArticlesonDeviceSafety/ucm109371.htm Viral Video Reviews (2014). Non-Invasive Glucose Monitors 2014 - Google contact lens, Glucotrack, Symphony, Verichip & Canoga [Video file]. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nqBq0phOOM
There were minimal risks in this section of the practical as glucose is a sugar and is not harmful; however we still wore lab coats and goggles to protect our clothing and eyes from any accidental splashing. We also had to take care when using the pipettes so not to stab ourselves or anyone with them so we had to make sure that we had full concentration on the task and that no one was in too close proximity of you so that they are in danger of getting injured. We also had be careful not to smash any of the glass equipment as this could cause someone to get cut so to prevent this we tried hard not to smash any of the equipment and any breakages are cleared up following laboratory procedures and practices.
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Safety is a primary concern in the health care environment, but there are still many preventable errors that occur. In fact, a study from ProPublica in 2013 found that between 210,000 and 440,000 patients each year suffer preventable harm in the hospital (Allen, 2013). Safety in the healthcare environment is not only keeping the patient safe, but also the employee. If a nurse does not follow procedure, they could bring harm to themselves, the patient, or both. Although it seems like such a simple topic with a simple solution, there are several components to what safety really entails. Health care professionals must always be cautious to prevent any mishaps to their patients, especially when using machines or lifting objects, as it has a higher
...revention through awareness and education is achieved via the work of government initiatives such as the National Diabetes Services Scheme and health campaigns including Measure Up. The NDSS also works to improve the self-management of diabetes. Physiotherapists also have a role in the management of diabetes through implementing exercise programs. An evidence-based approach was used to create the proposed exercise program that aimed to manage the high blood glucose levels associated with insulin resistance in type 2 diabetes (Sigal et al., 2007). It utilized both aerobic and resistance training in accordance with current knowledge of the most effective dosages for the population group. Physiotherapists must work alongside other healthcare professionals such as dietitians and general practitioners to provide optimal support and management for patients with diabetes.
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Patient safety is vital in the practice of medicine. In medical laboratory science, we may not have direct contact with the patient, but every duty we perform can affect the outcome of the patient’s health. Patient safety involves being able to collect samples and follow the protocols for the test result. Accuracy in medicine may be a very high standard, but it is worth it when it comes to a patient’s life. A medical practitioner should always have the expectation not to incur more harm on the patient. A patient comes to the hospital for a solution to their problem and should not go back home with more problems.
Keeping blood glucose levels under control is crucial for diabetics and those who are insulin dependent will often times be required to test their levels four times per day. As of yet there is not a cure for diabetes, however, with modern technology monitoring diabetes is as simple as turning on a computer.
...r. This was then repeated after 60 minutes however during this time the participant would have consumed 600ml of water. One of the readings on the Urilux stick showed whether there was glucose present within the urine. The table below show the results collated from the class data.
Keeping patients safe is essential in today’s health care system, but patient safety events that violate that safety are increasing each year. It was only recently, that the focus on patient safety was reinforced by a report prepared by Institute of medicine (IOM) entitled ” To err is human, building a safer health system”(Wakefield & Iliffe,2002).This report found that approx-imately 44,000 to 98,000 deaths occur each year due to medical errors and that the majority was preventable. Deaths due to medical errors exceed deaths due to many other causes such as like HIV infections, breast cancer and even traffic accidents (Wakefield & Iliffe, 2002). After this IOM reports, President Clinton established quality interagency coordination task force with the help of government agencies. These government agencies are responsible for making health pol-icies regarding patient safety to which every HCO must follow (Schulman & Kim, 2000).
New drugs and breakthroughs in dosing and certain systems have changed the treatment of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes over the last few years. The range of medications to control blood glucose levels in type 2 diabetes has expanded, and insulin can now be adjusted very precisely to the individual patient with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Patients can become much more involved in controlling spikes by adjusting the dosage of short-acting prandial insulin to the particular
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