Revista de enfermería (Barcelona, Spain)
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Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) is recommended to improve survival and neurologic prognosis in sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) survivors. There are few data aboutglycemic levels in these patients. The aim of this study is to evaluate the glycemic control using a specific protocol in this group ofpeople. ⋯ The implementation of a specific insulin protocol in patients receiving TH contributes to improve the blood glucose levels. Further studies are needed to evaluate the clinical impact of these protocols in this group ofpatients.