9.3 Glycaemic control in critical illness

Published 06/06/2024

Suggested data to collect

  • Percentage of critical care patients who have their blood sugars measured and documented at least four times per day.
  • Percentage of people in whom a variable rate intravenous insulin infusion is initiated when indicated.
  • Percentage of patients who receive hourly monitoring of blood glucose levels once started on intravenous insulin.
  • Percentage of time that patients on a variable rate insulin infusion have their blood glucose levels kept between 7.5-10 mmol/l.
  • Percentage of patients that are on a variable rate insulin infusion in critical care that have an appropriate documented handover upon transfer to different ward or medical area.
  • Percentage of patients that suffer hypoglycaemia less than 4.0 mmol/l while receiving insulin therapy.