The Association Between Frequency of Fingertip Blood Glucose Measurement and Delirium in Intensive Care Unit Patients: A Retrospective Study Based on the MIMIC-IV Database.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tight blood glucose monitoring is crucial in the management of intensive care unit (ICU) delirium because glycaemic disorders were suggested as initiating risk factors. However, the association between the frequency of fingertip blood glucose measurement (FFBGM) owing to tight blood glucose monitoring and delirium in ICU patients remains unclear.

Aim

This study aimed to investigate the association between FFBGM and the risk of delirium among ICU patients.

Study design

This retrospective cohort study included 28 553 adult ICU patients from the Medical Information Mart for Intensive Care (MIMIC)-IV database. Delirium was identified using the Confusion Assessment Method for the ICU tool. Multivariable logistic regression, restricted cubic spline regression, se

SUBMITTER: Wei J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12326295 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature