Glucose control Flashcards

1
Q

What improves survival in postoperative surgical patients bur not medical critically ill patients ?

A
  • tighy glycamic control
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2
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what incidence from studies show from tigh glycaemic control?

A
  • higher incidence severe hypoglycaemica

- increased mortality

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3
Q

when should insulin therapy be initiated?

A
  • 2 consecutive BG > 10mmol/L
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4
Q

Maintain BG

A

< 10mmol/L

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5
Q

How should you monitor BG?

A
  • q 1-2hrs until glucose + insulin infusion rates = stable

- q4hrs

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