Luther Midelfort — Mayo Health System’s staff developed this standard protocol for managing insulin in post-operative cardiac patients, however it can be used in almost any intensive care setting. Protocols such as this one not only help clinicians select and make adjustments to appropriate medications quickly e but also may significantly reduce the risk of errors.

Review and modify this protocol before applying it within your own organization. Specifically ensure that (1) clinicians whose patients would be appropriate for the protocol are in agreement with the steps and parameters, and (2) the orders are appropriate for the patient population.

Related Measures
Percent of Patients Receiving a Specific High-Risk Medication with a Related Adverse Drug Event

Related Changes
Use Pre-Printed Orders for Insulin