J Korean Diabetes.  2011 Sep;12(3):150-153. 10.4093/jkd.2011.12.3.150.

Intraoperative and Postoperative Glycemic Management in Patients with Diabetes

• Koh G

• KMID: 2059840
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4093/jkd.2011.12.3.150

Abstract

Unlike minor operations, major surgeries require strict glycemic control using intravenous insulin infusion in patients with diabetes. The postoperative transition to subcutaneous insulin, if needed, can begin several hours before discontinuing intravenous insulin, by reinitiation of basal insulin re-initiation. Basal-bolus insulin regimens are safer and more effective in hospitalized patients than supplemental-scale regular insulin.

Keyword

Intraoperative care; Postoperative care; Hyperglycemia; Diabetes mellitus

MeSH Terms

Diabetes Mellitus
Humans
Hyperglycemia
Insulin
Intraoperative Care
Postoperative Care
Insulin

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