Abstract
The objective for monitoring blood glucose is to determine the need for intervention. This article describes an institution's comprehensive program of protocols and education initiated to manage inpatient hyperglycemia.
MeSH terms
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Blood Glucose / metabolism*
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Clinical Protocols*
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Critical Care / standards
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / blood
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 / nursing
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / blood
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / nursing
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Humans
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Hyperglycemia / blood*
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Hyperglycemia / nursing*
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Intensive Care Units
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Male
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Nursing Care / standards
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Nursing Staff, Hospital / education
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Patient Care Team / organization & administration
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Patient Discharge
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Surgery Department, Hospital
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United States
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Young Adult