A retrospective study analysis of detection of early warning signs of hypoglycaemic events at Fortis hospital, B.G road, Bangalore

Hypoglycaemia is characterized by a reduction in plasma glucose concentration to a level that may induce symptoms or signs such as altered mental status and/or sympathetic nervous system stimulation. This condition typically arises from abnormalities in the mechanisms involved in glucose homeostasis As a part of Nursing practice audit in Bannerghatta road Fortis hospital, Bangalore the nurses keenly monitored and reported Hypoglycaemic events which is a Nursing sensitive quality Indicator (Detecting early signs of Hypoglycaemia). The study done for the period of march 2023 to August 2023 and there were 2607 patients admitted with Diabetes mellitus. 78 Patients were reported with Hypoglycaemic events in six months which inclusive of Level-1 36, level 2-14 and Level 3-28.  of Diabetic and Non- diabetic patients. The study reveals that 52 patients were diabetic and 26 were non -diabetic. As per the fish bone analysis it has been found that there are Patient, monitor, process and care related causes which leads to hypoglycaemia. Nurses play a pivotal role in reduction of hypoglycaemic events. They should have an adequate knowledge on Early detection of hypoglycaemia, identify the level of hypoglycaemia and applying relevant intervention The incidents can be reduced by timely monitoring of blood glucose level, appropriate health education to patient and family regarding adequate food consumption, early detection of hypoglycaemia and appropriate medication management.