Hypoglycemia in a Skilled Nursing Facility Resident

Patients admitted to Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) for post-acute care often have complex medication regimens. Frequently the medication schedule is modified during prior hospitalization. SNF patients are vulnerable to adverse drug events (ADE) during these times of transition. Insulin is a medication that is frequently associated with ADE in SNFs. The increasing prevalence of obesity linked to insulin resistance in the United States has created the need to use larger doses of insulin. Since 1994 a Regular insulin U-500 vial, a concentrated form of regular insulin (500 units/ml), is available.

Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - February 22, 2018 Category: Health Management Authors: Daniel Sanchez Pellecer, D.E. Sanchez Pellecer, K. Thyssen, A. Chandra Tags: Case Report Source Type: research