Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2011
[Plasma fructosamine to evaluate metabolic control among women with gestational diabetes].
Metabolic control of diabetic pregnant women is assessed using glycated hemoglobin (HbAlc) levels and fasting blood sugar. Another glycated protein, namely fructosamine, can be an indicator of average glucose levels during the last three weeks. ⋯ Fructosamine levels were not associated with macrosomia, but it could be better for the evaluation of glycemic control in patients with gestational diabetes since it allows short-term monitoring.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2011
Randomized Controlled Trial[Prospective assessment of medication errors in critically ill patients in a university hospital].
Critically ill patients are especially vulnerable to medication errors (ME) due to their severe clinical situation and the complexities of their management. ⋯ We found a 34% rate of ME per drug prescribed, which is in concordance with international reports. The identification of those steps more prone to ME in the ICU, will allow the implementation of an intervention program to improve the quality and security of medication management.