[Treatment of hyperglycemia in adult, critically ill patients]

Wien Klin Wochenschr. 2016 Apr:128 Suppl 2:S167-9. doi: 10.1007/s00508-016-0987-8.
[Article in German]

Abstract

In critical illness hyperglycemia is associated with increased mortality. Based on the currently available evidence, an intravenous insulin therapy should be initiated when blood glucose is above 180 mg/dl. After initiation of insulin therapy blood glucose should be maintained between 140 and 180 mg/dl.

Keywords: Critically ill; Diabetes mellitus; Glucose lowering.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Austria
  • Critical Care / standards*
  • Critical Illness / therapy*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Drug
  • Drug Administration Schedule
  • Evidence-Based Medicine
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hyperglycemia / blood
  • Hyperglycemia / diagnosis*
  • Hyperglycemia / drug therapy*
  • Hyperglycemia / prevention & control
  • Hypoglycemic Agents / administration & dosage
  • Insulin / administration & dosage*
  • Male
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Hypoglycemic Agents
  • Insulin