Abstract
Methods Setting: A quantitative retrospective audit was carried out over 4 months. The medical charts and dietetic record cards of patients with raised blood glucose levels (defined as ≥8mmol/L) who were receiving enteral nutrition in Beaumont Hospital were collected by the department of Nutrition and Dietetics during the months of May to August. Patients: Medical charts and dietetic record cards of patients with raised blood glucose (BGLs) levels whilst receiving enteral nutrition during the months of May to August 2011 were included in this audit. Twenty-four patient’s charts were eligible for the audit. Main-outcomes/ measures: Use of diabetes specific feeds versus standard feeds, mean BGL (mmol/L) on each feed.
Highlights
The aims of this audit were met by examining the use of specific enteral feeds and their effects on hyperglycaemia
The medical charts and dietetic record cards of patients with raised blood glucose levels who were receiving enteral nutrition in Beaumont Hospital were collected by the department of Nutrition and Dietetics during the months of May to August
Patients: Medical charts and dietetic record cards of patients with raised blood glucose (BGLs) levels whilst receiving enteral nutrition during the months of May to August 2011 were included in this audit
Summary
The management of hyperglycaemia in patients on enteral nutrition in Beaumont Hospital From International Conference for Healthcare and Medical Students 2011 Dublin, Ireland. Objectives To audit current practices in the management of hyperglycaemia in in-patients receiving enteral nutrition in Beaumont Hospital. To examine the use of specific enteral feeds and their effects on hyperglycaemia
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