The effect of insulin therapy algorithms on blood glucose levels in patients following cardiac surgery
RIS ID
104264
Abstract
Thirteen studies were included in the final review. Pooled data demonstrated significantly improved mean blood glucose levels (Weighted Means Differences -27.24, 95% Confidence Interval: -27.77 - -26.72), p < 0.00001 and achievement of target blood glucose levels range (Relative Risks 1.43, 95% Confidence Interval: 1.18 - 1.72), p = 0.0002, among participants who received the paper nomogram continuous intravenous insulin method of glucose control compared to the bolus regime group. Studies that investigated paper nomogram directed continuous intravenous insulin compared to computer calculator directed continuous intravenous insulin demonstrated a statistically significant improved mean blood glucose levels (Weighted Means Differences -23.74, 95% Confidence Interval: -24.45 - -23.02), p <0.00001 and higher percentage of time in which glucose levels were within the target range in the computer calculator group. A significantly lower incidence (p < 0.05) of hyperglycemia was observed in the computerized calculator TRUNCATED AT 500 WORDS
Publication Details
Higgs, M. & Fernandez, R. (2015). The effect of insulin therapy algorithms on blood glucose levels in patients following cardiac surgery. The JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 13 (5), 205-243.