Challenges in Glycemic Control in Perioperative and Critically Ill Patients: Pilot Evaluation of a Prototype Critical Care Blood Glucose Monitor in Normal Volunteers

摘要

BackgroundAvailability of a highly accurate in-hospital automated blood glucose (BG) monitor could facilitate implementation of intensive insulin therapy protocols through effective titration of insulin therapy, improved BG control, and avoidance of hypoglycemia. We evaluated a functional prototype BG monitor designed to perform frequent automated blood sampling for glucose monitoring.