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22 maj 2024 · Intravenous insulin infusions can control hyperglycemia more efficiently than intermittent subcutaneous insulin therapy and may be the preferred approach in certain settings, such as...
29 lis 2021 · Intravenous (IV) insulin therapy is a method of delivering insulin directly into someone’s bloodstream. Healthcare professionals may use IV insulin to treat people with high...
10 lip 2023 · Intravenous insulin is used in the hospital setting, especially when immediate and close monitoring of blood glucose levels is needed. It is used in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state, severe hyperkalemia, beta-blocker toxicity, and calcium channel blocker toxicity.
To describe indications for intravenous (IV) insulin infusion therapy and glycemic thresholds, discuss methods and protocols, and promote use of and access to IV insulin infusion therapy for all appropriate patients in the hospital setting.
This guideline is for the use of variable rate intravenous insulin infusion (VRIII) in adult inpatients with medical conditions and diabetes/hyperglycaemia, who require intravenous administration of insulin to keep their blood glucose within the recommended target range during an acute illness or a period of starvation.
To describe indications for intravenous (IV) insulin infusion therapy and glycemic thresholds, discuss methods and protocols, and promote use of and access to IV insulin infusion therapy for all appropriate patients in the hospital setting. Results.
Abstract. Background: We aim to provide a practical guidance on the use of intravenous insulin infusion for managing inpatient hyperglycemia. Methods and results: This document was formulated based on the review of available literature and personal experience of authors.
