Ilse Vanhorebeek1, Jan Gunst2, Greet Van den Berghe2. 1. Clinical Division and Laboratory of Intensive Care Medicine, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium. ilse.vanhorebeek@kuleuven.be. 2. Clinical Division and Laboratory of Intensive Care Medicine, KU Leuven, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We discuss key studies that have set the scene for the debate on the efficacy and safety of tight glycemic control in critically ill patients, highlighting important differences among them, and describe the ensuing search towards strategies for safer glucose control. RECENT FINDINGS: Differences in level of glycemic control, glucose measurement and insulin administration, expertise, and nutritional management may explain the divergent outcomes of the landmark studies on tight glycemic control in critical illness. Regarding strategies towards safer glucose control, several computerized algorithms have shown promise, but lack validation in adequately powered outcome studies. Real-time continuous glucose monitoring and closed loop blood glucose control systems are not up to the task yet due to technical challenges, though recent advances are promising. Alternatives for insulin have only been investigated in small feasibility studies. Severe hyperglycemia in critically ill patients generally is not tolerated anymore, but the optimal blood glucose target may depend on the specific patient and logistic context.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: We discuss key studies that have set the scene for the debate on the efficacy and safety of tight glycemic control in critically illpatients, highlighting important differences among them, and describe the ensuing search towards strategies for safer glucose control. RECENT FINDINGS: Differences in level of glycemic control, glucose measurement and insulin administration, expertise, and nutritional management may explain the divergent outcomes of the landmark studies on tight glycemic control in critical illness. Regarding strategies towards safer glucose control, several computerized algorithms have shown promise, but lack validation in adequately powered outcome studies. Real-time continuous glucose monitoring and closed loop blood glucose control systems are not up to the task yet due to technical challenges, though recent advances are promising. Alternatives for insulin have only been investigated in small feasibility studies. Severe hyperglycemia in critically illpatients generally is not tolerated anymore, but the optimal blood glucose target may depend on the specific patient and logistic context.
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Clinical outcome; Critical illness; Hyperglycemia; Hypoglycemia; Insulin; Intensive care
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