Comparison of Routine and Computer-Guided Glucose Management for Glycemic Control in Critically Ill Patients

CANBOLAT Ö., KAPUCU S., Kilickaya O.

CRITICAL CARE NURSE, vol.39, no.4, pp.20-27, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 39 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.4037/ccn2019431
  • Journal Name: CRITICAL CARE NURSE
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.20-27
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background Glycemic control is crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality in critically ill patients. A standardized approach to glycemic control using a computer-guided protocol may help maintain blood glucose level within a target range and prevent human-induced medical errors.