Glucose control and mortality in critically ill patients
SJ Finney, C Zekveld, A Elia, TW Evans - Jama, 2003 - jamanetwork.com
ContextHyperglycemia is common in critically ill patients, even in those without diabetes
mellitus. Aggressive glycemic control may reduce mortality in this population. However, the
relationship between mortality, the control of hyperglycemia, and the administration of
exogenous insulin is unclear. ObjectiveTo determine whether blood glucose level or
quantity of insulin administered is associated with reduced mortality in critically ill patients.
Design, Setting, and PatientsSingle-center, prospective, observational study of 531 patients …
mellitus. Aggressive glycemic control may reduce mortality in this population. However, the
relationship between mortality, the control of hyperglycemia, and the administration of
exogenous insulin is unclear. ObjectiveTo determine whether blood glucose level or
quantity of insulin administered is associated with reduced mortality in critically ill patients.
Design, Setting, and PatientsSingle-center, prospective, observational study of 531 patients …