Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
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Meta Analysis
Insulin infusion protocols for critically ill patients: a highlight of differences and similarities.
To discuss the major differences and similarities among the currently published insulin infusion protocols (IIPs) for critically ill patients. ⋯ Clinicians should evaluate the type of patients in their critical care units, the mean baseline glucose levels, and the available resources to determine the most appropriate and practical IIP for their institution.