Hospitalization Costs and Clinical Outcomes in CABG Patients Treated with Intensive Insulin Therapy Publication Journal of Diabetes and Its Complications Date April 2017 Authors Saumeth Cardona,1 Francisco J. Pasquel,1 Maya Fayfman,1 Limin Peng,2 Sol Jacobs,1 Priyathama Vellanki,1 Jeff Weaver,3 Michael Halkos,4,5 Robert A. Guyton,4,5 Vinod H. Thourani,4,5 Guillermo E. Umpierrez1 ABSTRACT Background: The financial impact of intensive (blood glucose [BG] …
September 15, 2015
Randomized Controlled Trial of Intensive Versus Conservative Glucose Control in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery GLUCO-CABG Trial
Randomized Controlled Trial of Intensive Versus Conservative Glucose Control in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery: GLUCO-CABG Trial Publication Diabetes Care Date September 2015 Authors Guillermo Umpierrez,1 Saumeth Cardona,1 Francisco Pasquel,1 Sol Jacobs,1 Limin Peng,2 Michael Unigwe,1 Christopher Newton,1 Dawn Smiley-Byrd,1 Priyathama Vellanki,1 Michael Halkos,3 John Puskas,3 Robert Guyton,3 Vinod Thourani3 ABSTRACT Objective: The optimal level of glycemic control …
June 7, 2015
Use of eGlycemic Management System Safely Achieves Optimal Subcutaneous Glycemic Control With Low Hypoglycemia in Patients Without Diabetes
Use of eGlycemic Management System Safely Achieves Optimal Subcutaneous Glycemic Control With Low Hypoglycemia in Patients Without Diabetes Presentation American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions Date June 2015 Authors Joseph Aloi,1 Robby Booth,2 Raymie McFarland,2 Jagdeesh Ullal,3 Melanie Mabrey2 Objective Hyperglycemia, regardless of its cause, is clearly associated with adverse outcomes in hospitalized patients. Hyperglycemia in patients with no known history …
May 16, 2015
eGlycemic Management Solution Safely Maintains Glycemic Targets With a Low Incidence of Hypoglycemia for Non-Diabetic CV Surgical Patients in the Inpatient Setting
eGlycemic Management Solution Safely Maintains Glycemic Targets With a Low Incidence of Hypoglycemia for Non-Diabetic CV Surgical Patients in the Inpatient Setting Presentation American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists Scientific & Clinical Congress Date May 2015 Authors Joseph Aloi,1 Paul Chidester,2 Jagdeesh Ullal,3 Amy Henderson,4 Robby Booth,4 Raymie McFarland4 Objective Patients without a prior diagnosis of diabetes admitted for cardiovascular (CV) …
April 1, 2015
Practice Changes in Blood Glucose Management Following Open Heart Surgery: From a Prospective Randomized Study to Everyday Practice
Practice Changes in Blood Glucose Management Following Open Heart Surgery: From a Prospective Randomized Study to Everyday Practice Publication European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Date April 2015 Authors Niv Ad, Henry Tran, Linda Halpin, Alan Speir, Anthony Rongione, Graciela Pritchard, Sari Holmes ABSTRACT Objectives: Targeted blood glucose (BG) levels following cardiac surgery continues to be debated. According to the Society …
December 17, 2014
Tides of Change Improving Glucometrics in a Large Multihospital Health Care System
Tides of Change: Improving Glucometrics in a Large Multihospital Health Care System Publication Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology Date December 2014 Authors Christopher Mulla,1 David Lieb,2 Raymie McFarland,3 Joseph Aloi2 Introduction This study explores the relationship between education for inpatient diabetes providers and the utilization of insulin order sets, inpatient glucometrics, and length of stay in a large health …
May 18, 2012
Perioperative Use of the Glucommander for Glucose Control in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery
Perioperative Use of the Glucommander for Glucose Control in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery Presentation International Anesthesia Research Society Annual Meeting and International Science Symposium Date May 2012 Authors Julie Huffmyer, Franziska Blum, Danja Groves, Edward Nemergut Introduction Hyperglycemia is a common perioperative problem in both diabetic and non-diabetic patients undergoing cardiac surgery.1 Perioperative hyperglycemia is associated with increased morbidity and …
