Professional Protocols

These documents are used within Greater Glasgow and Clyde by professional staff. Their inclusion on the website is on the understanding that we accept no responsibility for their use outside of the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Glasgow and RAH Paisley. If you do use them then please acknowledge our work.

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Walking Wounded New Diabetes
Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Full protocol including fluid calculation sheet (pdf file)

Fluid calculation sheet (pdf file)

Please Note: This sheet can now be completed on the computer before printing - it will do all the arithmetic for you. Be sure to enter the 'True Weight' if known, or delete the default value. The form has help text to guide you.

We recommend the use of this protocol for adolescent patients if age <15 or
weight < 50 kg (cases can be discussed with paediatric team) Examples of completed forms can be viewed here.
Hypoglycaemia in Hospital
Diabetes and Surgery
Insulin pump dosing calculator (1U/hr max)
Insulin pump dosing calculator (5U/hr max)
Insulin pump recording grid pdf file
Additional Materials Click for access to documents such as Coeliac Disease policy and Guidance on Collection of urine samples for Albumin Excretion estimation.