Nursing in critical care
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Nursing in critical care · Sep 2017
Review Meta AnalysisThe optimal blood glucose level for critically ill adult patients.
Glycaemic control is recognized as one of the important aspects in managing critically ill patients. Both hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia independently increase the risk of patient mortality. Hence, the identification of optimal glycaemic control is of paramount importance in the management of critically ill patients. ⋯ This literature review has revealed a need to call for consensus in the measurement and reporting of glycaemic control using standardized glucometrics.