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Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital
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When compared to the previous paper protocol, implementation of a computerized glucose management system results in a substantial increase in blood glucose concentration measurements within the target range. Using a computerized glucose management system to monitor blood glucose levels, decreases in severe hypoglycemia (<40 mg/dL), clinical hypoglycemia (<70 mg/dL), and hyperglycemia (>180 mg/dL) also can be observed.
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Magee, M. C. Improving IV Insulin Administration in a Community Hospital. J. Vis. Exp. (64), e3705, doi:10.3791/3705 (2012).
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