Abstract
To measure the efficacy of the Glucose-Insulin Infusion-Parkland Protocol (GIPPr) compared to subcutaneous (SC) insulin, blood glucose readings were reviewed in diabetic adults admitted for surgical intervention of a soft tissue or bone infection in Dallas, Texas. Hypoglycaemia occurred in 0.69% of readings in GIPPr-treated patients compared to 4.52% in SC-treated patients. The GIPPr maintained a higher proportion of blood glucose readings between 3.89-10mmol/L compared to SC insulin (85.40% versus 50.68%).
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 222-227 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of Perioperative Practice |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 10 |
State | Published - Oct 2013 |
Keywords
- Infusion
- Inpatient
- Insulin
- Perioperative
- Protocol
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
- Medical–Surgical
- Surgery