RIS ID
91356
Abstract
Review question/objective The objective of this review is to determine the best available evidence related to the effect of insulin therapy algorithms on blood glucose levels in patients in critical care environments following cardiac surgery. More specifically, the review question to be answered is: Among adults within critical care environments who are in the acute postoperative phase (5 days) following cardiac surgery, what is the effect of insulin therapy algorithms for the control of blood glucose levels?
Publication Details
Higgs, M. & Fernandez, R. (2014). The effect of insulin therapy algorithms on blood glucose levels in patients following cardiac surgery: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12 (5), 15-23.