Glucagon Emergency Medication Training Resources

Medicines - Emergency Medication Glucagon

Also gives underpinning knowledge on Severe Hypoglycaemia as well as procedures for administration and management of Glucagon.

Presentation, Handout, Knowledge Check Questions x 2, Trainer Aide Answer Key x 2 (one knowledge check is for staff not authorised to administer Glucagon).

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Overall Aim: To equip health and social care staff with the knowledge and confidence to recognise severe hypoglycaemia and safely administer glucagon, while providing appropriate post-administration care and escalation.​

Learning objectives:​

Recognise the signs and risks of severe hypoglycaemia.​

Identify when glucagon is indicated and when it is not.​

Safely prepare and administer glucagon according to current guidance.​

Monitor the individual and manage care following administration.​

Escalate appropriately and document the incident in line with local policy.​

Presentation (68 Slides)

Aims and Objectives
Introduction
Registered Healthcare Professionals​
Emergency Medical Responders​
Trained Health and Care Staff​
Informal Caregivers and Carers (Not Healthcare Staff)​
Legal and Regulatory Framework​
SECTION - Severe Hypoglycaemia​
Hypoglycaemia and Severe ​Hypoglycaemia ​
Blood Glucose​
Medical Emergency​
Causes and Risk Factors​
High Risk Groups​
Environmental Risks in Care Settings​
SECTION - Recognising Severe Hypoglycaemia, Immediate Assessment and First Response​
Signs and Symptoms​
Initial Assessment and First Response​
SECTION - Glucagon​
What is Glucagon?
​When Glucagon is Indicated​
Limitations of Glucagon​
Types of ​Glucagon Available​
Storage and Expiry Considerations​
Indications – When to Give Glucagon​
Contraindications – When Not to Give Glucagon​
When to Call Emergency Services Immediately​
Preparing Glucagon Safely – Equipment Needed​
Infection Prevention and Safety Checks​
Dose (Follow Local Policy)​
Administering Glucagon – Approved Routes​
Suitable Injection Sites​
Positioning the Individual​
Key Safety Points During Administration​
Key Message​
What to Expect After Glucagon Administration​
What to Do if There is No Response​
Post-Glucagon Care and Monitoring​
When to Call 999​
Handover to Ambulance ​Crews​
Red Flags Requiring Immediate Escalation​
Documentation and Reporting – What Must Be Recorded​
Incident Reporting Requirements​
Informing Relevant Professionals​
Legal, Professional and Policy Considerations​
Summary of Key Information​
References and Further Information​

Word Documents

Handout
Knowledge Check Questions x 2
Trainer Aide Answer Key x 2

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