The rate of infusion is changed usually according to hourly CBG measurements. If CBG levels are stable, testing frequency can decrease to 2-hourly or 4-hourly. A separate infusion of rehydrating fluids is needed in the acutely unwell patient or someone who is not drinking....
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doi:10.1002/9781119145332.ch17blood glucose levelscapillary blood glucosehyperglycaemiarehydrating fluidsvariable rate intravenous insulin infusionJohn Wiley & Sons, Inc.The Hands-On Guide to Diabetes Care in Hospital
Variable rate intravenous insulin infusions (VRIII) are used to maintain stable blood glucose in hospitalised patients with diabetes who are unable to eat or have a severe illness where good glycaemic control is paramount. With VRIII it is important to prescribe an adequate substrate to avoid ...