Task - Written report on the pathophysiology and paramedic management of a patient suffering from

a hypoglycaemic episode in a pre-hospital setting.

Length: 1500 Words

Task:

There are many medical conditions that paramedics face daily. One such condition is hypoglycaemia.

Outline your understanding of the pathophysiology of this condition including 3 common disease

processes that can cause hypoglycaemia, outline your comprehensive management for patients that

are hypoglycaemic including: patient assessment, diagnostics and treatments as appropriate for

severity. You are required to use a range of sources which include peer reviewed journals and

contemporary evidence-based practice.

Presentation

Word, 12-point, double line spaced

Assessment Criteria

Provide sound understanding of the pathophysiology of hypoglycaemia and the underlying causes

(30%)

Provide understanding of patient assessment + diagnostics of a patient having a hypoglycaemic

episode (25%)

Describe treatments available for hypoglycaemic patients include the various options available for

different severities (25%)

Introduction and conclusion (20%)