DRUG GUIDELINE

Insulin, Human Neutral (Actrapid) Intravenous Infusion For ICU, ED, Theatre And CVS
SCOPE (Area): Emergency, Operating Suite, ICU, (Exclude: Paediatrics Seek Advice), (Exclude: General Wards), Cardiovascular Suite, (Exclude: Coronary Care Unit)
SCOPE (Staff): Medical, Nursing, Pharmacy
Printed versions of this document SHOULD NOT be considered up to date / current


Exclusions

Paediatrics (seek Paediatrician advice) and General Wards


Preamble

See Appendix 1 - Insulin, human neutral (Actrapid) Intravenous Infusion for ICU, ED, Theatre and CVS for full version of this Drug Guideline.


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References

Alfred Hospital. (2006, October). Actrapid Infusion Protocol for ICU. Personal communication received September 7th, 2012.
Alfred Hospital. (2009, May). Insulin, Neutral (Actrapid® Infusion). Alfred Hospital.
Alfred Hospital. (2014, October). ICU Blood Glucose (BG) Management. Personal communication received July 12th, 2015.
Barwon Health. (2012, November). Blood glucose Protocol for ICU. Barwon Health.
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Appendix

Appendix 1 - Insulin, human neutral (Actrapid) Intravenous Infusion for ICU, ED, Theatre and CVS
Appendix 1 Rostering Principles Chart
Appendix 1 Rostering Principles Chart



Reg Authority: Medication Safety & Governance Committee (MSGC) Date Effective: 01/02/2021
Review Responsibility: Pharmacist - Rotational Date for Review: 30/11/2025
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