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Abstract
Diabetes mellitus has increased in most countries in the world. Affecting
more than 415 million adults in the world. The eleventh most important cause of
premature mortality in Egypt is diabetes mellitus. Diabetic patient when
admitted to ICU nurses face several challenges that need careful attention.
Therefore the aim of this study was to assessed the complications of diabetic
patients in critical care units.
The sample of this study convenient sample of 150 patient critically ill who
admitted to ICU units were participate in the current study. They were
diagnosed as diabetes mellitus or hyperglycemia their ages ranged between (18-
60) years from both sex.
Tools of data collection:
Three tools of this study will include the following:
Tool (I): patient assessment tool:
It will be developed by the researcher based on an extensive review of literature.
It will include three parts;
Part 1: Demographic data of the studied patients:
It include: sex, age, marital status, educational level, residence, occupation.
Part 2: Medical data of the studied patients:
It includes the family, past and present history of diabetes mellitus,
duration of diabetes diagnosis, use of anti-diabetic medications, date of
admission, vital signs and LOS.
Part 3: Laboratory assessment sheet which include: -
1- Random blood sugar.
2- Hg A1c every 3 months.
3- CBC at admission.
4- triglycerides and cholesterol in the blood.
5- liver function analysis.
6- Cardiac enzyme, kidney function test.