Keywords

Glucose control, Glucose management, Community hospital, Glucose protocol, Insulin dosing

Authors

1. Eigsti, Janice RN, BSN, CCRN
2. Henke, Kim RN, MSN, MPA

Abstract

Blood glucose monitoring and control are an important component of nursing care for the critically ill patient. This article discusses the efforts of one community hospital in the development of a tight blood glucose management protocol for cardiopulmonary bypass patients.