Evaluation of Ward Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

Ward management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) using subcutaneous insulin in specific patient populations is safe and effective, but insulin administered by continuous infusion has not been analyzed in this setting. This retrospective cohort study utilizing a nursing-driven, continuous infusion insu...

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Published in:Clinical diabetes 2014-07, Vol.32 (3), p.100-104
Main Authors: Nemecek, Branden D, Hermayer, Kathie L, Arnold, Pamela C, Bohm, Nicole M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diabetes
Insulin
Medical treatment
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Summary:Ward management of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) using subcutaneous insulin in specific patient populations is safe and effective, but insulin administered by continuous infusion has not been analyzed in this setting. This retrospective cohort study utilizing a nursing-driven, continuous infusion insulin calculator demonstrated safe and effective treatment of patients with DKA on medicine wards.
ISSN:0891-8929
1945-4953
DOI:10.2337/diaclin.32.3.100