Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Emedinews: Dr Good Dr Bad: A patient in insulin pump was taking a flight.

Situation: A patient in insulin pump was taking a flight.
Dr Bad: Its ok to use the pump.
Dr Good: Disconnect the pump at landing and taking off.
Lesson: According to a study published online Aug. 4 in the journal Diabetes Care, changes in airliner cabin pressurization during take-off and landing may affect how much insulin is delivered by an insulin pump. Pumps should be disconnected during take-off and landing and during any flight situations in which a loss of cabin pressure results.

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