NORTH COAST EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES Policy # 5323

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Subject: Medical Control

Glucose Test Strip

Associated Policies: 5306, 5334 01/15/98

  1. Indications:
  1. Suspected diabetic emergencies.
  2. Any coma of unknown etiology.
  3. Status Epilepticus of uncertain etiology.
  4. Syncope, stroke, or seizures with focal deficit.
  5. Any alteration in mental status.
  1. Therapeutic Effects:
  1. Gives estimate of blood glucose level.
  1. Contraindications:
  1. Absolute:
    1. None.
  1. Relative:
    1. None.
  1. Adverse Effects:
  1. None.
  1. Procedure:
  1. Use glucose test strip as instructed by manufacturer on blood sample taken from venipuncture or finger stick for test purposes.
  2. Electronic glucometers may be used at the discretion of the provider and the base hospital.