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Achieving tight glycaemic control.

Carol Ball1, Karen de Beer, Amanda Gomm

  • 1Royal Free Hampstead NHS Trust, London, UK. Carol.Ball@royalfree.nhs.uk <Carol.Ball@royalfree.nhs.uk>

Intensive & Critical Care Nursing
|January 16, 2007
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Tight glycaemic control (TGC) in intensive care units reduces patient morbidity and mortality. Nurse-led pilot studies successfully implemented TGC, demonstrating a staged approach ensures patient safety during intensive insulin therapy.

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Endocrinology

Background:

  • Tight glycaemic control (TGC) is recommended by the Surviving Sepsis Campaign for intensive care units.
  • TGC is associated with reduced morbidity and mortality but carries risks like hypoglycemia and challenges with insulin resistance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe nurse-led pilot studies introducing TGC while prioritizing patient safety.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a staged approach to TGC implementation.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a staged, nurse-led protocol for TGC in an intensive care setting.
  • Monitoring of blood glucose levels and insulin administration.
  • Assessment of patient safety during TGC and patient transfers.

Main Results:

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  • The staged approach facilitated the safe introduction of TGC.
  • Successful achievement of target glycaemic control was demonstrated.
  • Patient safety was maintained throughout the implementation process.

Conclusions:

  • A staged, nurse-led approach is effective for implementing TGC in intensive care.
  • This strategy mitigates risks associated with intensive insulin therapy.
  • TGC can be safely achieved, supporting its role in improving patient outcomes.