Medicines - Emergency Medication Glucagon
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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