January 25, 2011— Ordering insulin by algorithm
Some forms of insulin can be ordered by algorithm, with dosing calculations based on the patient's carbohydrate ratio (grams of carbohydrate per one unit), target blood sugar (mg/dl), and sensitivity or correction factor per one unit.
Key Features:
The ordering provider enters the patient's carbohydrate ratio, target blood sugar, and sensitivity on ordering.
The ordering provider generates a chart displaying the dosing calculated by algorithm, given defined amounts carbohydrate intake (grams) and the desired blood sugar levels. Blood sugar targets are set by defining a minimum, maximum, and intervals between (mg/dl).
Up to four (4) amounts of carbohydrate intake can be defined for charting. These define the columns for the chart.
The number of blood sugar levels depends on the amount of the range (maximum less minimum) and the amount of the intervals. Lesser intervals (for example, every 10 mg/dl versus every 25) result in more blood sugar levels defined. The blood sugar levels define the rows of the chart.
The algorithm chart can be printed.
Instructions: Medications - Insulin Dosed by Algorithm
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