Management of the hyperglycemic inpatient: tips, tools, and protocols for the clinician.

Russell Vinik, James Clements

Journal: Hospital practice (1995) 2011;39(2):40-6

PMID: 21576896

Abstract

Inpatient hyperglycemia is increasingly recognized as a contributor to in-hospital complications and prolonged hospital stays. Protocols to assist in management of hyperglycemia are becoming more widely used and have been shown to improve outcomes for hyperglycemic patients. In this article, several evidence-based protocols are reviewed for use by hospital-based clinicians, both for subcutaneous and intravenous insulin. Clinicians should consider implementing protocols for hyperglycemia management in the inpatient setting.

Address: University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT 84132, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.3810/hp.2011.04.393

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MeSH Terms: Adrenal Cortex Hormones, Diabetic Ketoacidosis, Evidence-Based Practice, Humans, Hyperglycemia, Infusions, Intravenous, Infusions, Subcutaneous, Insulin, Practice Guidelines as Topic