August 23, 2016

Comparison of an Electronic Glycemic Management System Versus Provider-Managed Subcutaneous Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy in the Hospital Setting

In by Heather DelCarpini

Comparison of an Electronic Glycemic Management System Versus Provider-Managed Subcutaneous Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy in the Hospital Setting Publication Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology Date August 2016 Authors Joseph Aloi,1 Bruce Bode,2 Jagdeesh Ullal,3 Paul Chidester,4 Raymie McFarland,5 Amy Bedingfield,5 Melanie Mabrey,5 Robby Booth,5 April Mumpower,6 Amisha Wallia7 ABSTRACT Background: American Diabetes Association (ADA) guidelines recommend a basal bolus …

January 19, 2016

Use of a Computer-Based Insulin Infusion Algorithm to Treat Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Emergency Department

In by Heather DelCarpini

Use of a Computer-Based Insulin Infusion Algorithm to Treat Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Emergency Department Publication Diabetes Technology & Therapeutics Date January 2016 Authors Jagdeesh Ullal,1 Raymie McFarland,2 Margaret Bachand,3 Joseph Aloi4 Abstract Background: Efforts at improving quality metrics in diabetes focus on minimizing adverse events and avoiding re-admissions to the hospital. Our experience with Glucommander (Glytec, Greenville, SC), a …

May 4, 2013

Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Emergency Department Utilizing a Web Based Insulin Infusion Algorithm

In by Heather DelCarpini

Treatment of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in the Emergency Department Utilizing a Web Based Insulin Infusion Algorithm Presentation American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Scientific & Clinical Congress Date May 2013 Authors Joseph Aloi,1 Raymie McFarland,2 Margaret Bachand,3 Courtenay Harrison3 Objective Ongoing efforts at improving quality metrics in the care of persons with diabetes frequently focus on avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations, decreasing length of …

February 5, 2009

Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Glucommander, a Computer-based Insulin Infusion Method, in Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children

In by Heather DelCarpini

Evaluating the Safety and Efficacy of Glucommander, a Computer-based Insulin Infusion Method, in Management of Diabetic Ketoacidosis in Children, and Comparing its Clinical Performance With Manually Titrated Insulin Infusion Publication Journal of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism Date February 2009 Authors Amber Fort,1 Umesh Narsinghani,2 Frank Bowyer1 Abstract The Glucommander is a computer-based system for directing intravenous insulin infusion. Using a …