Gki

[ilovemarkb]

can anyone tell me what GKI stands for in medical terms (a diabetic post op patient would need it) ha ha the sliding one were you do hourly BM's thanks xxx

[Sqad]

Glucose/Potassium/Insulin.

[ilovemarkb]

thanks sqad !!!

[Sqad]

I am not an expert, but it is usually used as an IV drip, particularly before major surgery where the patient is an unstable diabetic or where the blood sugar is high.
One can "fiddle about" with the glucose and Insulin levels depending upon the blood sugar levels.

[ilovemarkb]

yes thats the one!!!! thanks again xx