Specific Post-Operative Care- Diabetes Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
how much insulin should owners administer on the morning of surgery?
A
half dose
2
Q
What agents should be avoided and why?
A
alpha 2 adrenergic- increases blood glucose
3
Q
Why are blood glucose levels monitored on admit?
A
assess whether they are low or not- liver disease
4
Q
What is glucose diluted with?
A
saline or water- infection to 10-20% soltion IV inj
5
Q
What are recovery considerations?
A
feed as when recovered enough- prevents low blood glucose levels
hyperglyceamia seen
