Background: Hyperglycemia is common in critically ill patients and is an independent risk factor for in-hospital morbidity and mortality. Objective: To assess compliance with a paper-based, ...

Initially, the infusion was made using U-100 insulin; the hospital standardized the concentration of insulin drips (1 U/mL) in order to reduce medication errors. But concern was raised about excessive ...

Studies involving adults and children being treated in intensive care units indicate that insulin therapy and glucose control may influence survival. Hyperglycemia in very-low-birth-weight infants is ...

Prior to data collection, this study received approval from the Investigational Review Board and Brigham and Women's Hospital Pharmacy Peer Review Committee. A retrospective chart review was conducted ...