Unomedical reference number (b)(4).
Event occurred in the united states.
It was reported that the patient experienced high blood glucose level as the infusion set was not fully inserted in the body.
Therefore, the patient tried to treat it with a bolus via the pump, but on (b)(6) 2021, she went to the emergency room due to diabetic ketoacidosis.
Her highest blood glucose level was 500 mg/dl and the infusion had been used for one day.
The patient had high ketone levels which the healthcare professional assessed not to be dangerous/life threatening.
During her stay in the emergency room, she received fluids of saline, insulin and unspecified medication (drug name unknown) intravenously, which resolved the issue.
On (b)(6) 2021, the patient was released from the emergency room with no permanent damage to the patient.
Previously, on (b)(6) 2021 and (b)(6) 2021 went to the emergency room due to same issue.
Her highest blood glucose level was 1100 mg/dl for both emergency visits.
On (b)(6) 2021 and (b)(6) 2021, the patient was released from the emergency room, respectively.
No further information available.
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