Continuous on-line glucose measurement by microdialysis in a central vein. A pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Tight glucose control in the ICU has been proven difficult with an increased risk for hypoglycaemic episodes. Also the variability of glucose may have an impact on morbidity. An accurate and feasible on-line/continuous measurement is therefore desired. In this study a central vein catheter with a microdialysis membrane in combination with an on-line analyzer for continuous monitoring of circulating glucose and lactate by the central route was tested.

Methods

A total of 10 patients scheduled for major upper abdominal surgery were included in this observational prospective study at a university hospital. The patients received an extra central venous catheter with a microdialysis membrane placed in the right jugular vein. Continuous microdialysis measurement procee

SUBMITTER: Blixt C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3707045 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature