Diabetes Mellitus Care in hospital I For Doctors.

Course Outline & Introduction from Dr. Medhat Elamawy M.D.

This course provides a comprehensive guide to blood glucose (BG) control in various hospital settings. Dr. Medhat Elamawy M.D. welcomes you and outlines the key topics covered.

What you'll learn:

• BG Management in Non-Critical Patients (Able to Eat): Understand effective insulin regimens during hospital admission. Learn how to titrate insulin doses safely and accurately. Distinguish between sliding scale insulin and correction insulin doses for optimal patient care. Apply your knowledge through a practical clinical case scenario.
• BG Control in NPO Patients: Master strategies for managing blood sugar in patients who are NPO (nothing by mouth). Learn how to administer correction insulin doses outside of meal times. Test your understanding with a quiz based on a real-world clinical case.
• Managing BG in Critical ICU Patients: Gain expertise in insulin infusion therapy. Learn the proper methods for prescribing and titrating insulin doses hourly. Reinforce your skills with a quiz focused on a complex clinical case.
• Pre-operative BG Control in Elective Surgery: Discover best practices for managing blood glucose in patients scheduled for elective surgery in the days leading up to the procedure.
• Course Summary & Resources: Review a concise summary of all key skills and concepts covered throughout the course. Don't forget to consult the attached resources file – you'll find valuable supplementary materials in the last video.

This course is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective blood glucose management across a range of patient populations.