Jason Carter MD :: Prehospital Evaluation and Management of Diabetes


Diabetes and Glucometer Education If video above does not work properly, please download the lecture here: Prehospital Hypoglycemia The Safety of Not Transporting Treated Patients
Diabetic Evaluation and Examination After viewing the presentation, please submit this evaluation and examination to esnidersich@synergymedical.org

Topic: Prehospital Evaluation and Management of Diabetic Emergencies and Glucometer Training Presenter: Jason Carter, MD, MHSA, LP Deputy Medical Director Saginaw Valley Medical Control Authority Date & Time: Available online from August 1, 2009 until July 31, 2010 Credit Category: Medical Specific Topic: Endocrine Emergencies License Level: Paramedic / EMT/ First Responder Time: One Hour Credits: Pending Format: One hour PowerPoint® Lecture Includes video of Glucometer Use Objectives: The participant will: Review the basics of diabetes including the different types Relate the normal levels for blood glucose Differentiate hyper- and hypoglycemia Understand the causes, signs and symptoms and field treatments for hyper- and hypoglycemia Review the use of the Bayer® Contour Glucometer Outline for Lecture Presentation: I. Introductions II. Types of Diabetes III. Capillary Blood Glucose Levels IV. Hyperglycemia V. Hypoglycemia VI. Refusal after Treatment VII. Treatments VIII. Bayer® Contour Monitor Use IX. Summary X. Review Questions Student Evaluation Method: Online Examination to be mailed to the Office of the Medical Director Evaluation of Presentation: Standard Program Evaluation form will be filled out by participants. Rationale for Presentation: First Responder agencies will be utilizing the Bayer® Contour Glucometer. This presentation is designed to assist in the training and familiarity of the new monitors. It also acts as a training video for EMT's and Paramedics in the system on the treatment and evaluation of diabetes.