Practice of hyperglycaemia control in intensive care units of the Military Hospital, Sudan-Needs of a protocol.

ABSTRACT: Hyperglycaemia is a major risk factor in critically ill patients leading to adverse outcomes and mortality in diabetic and non-diabetic patients. The target blood glucose remained controversial; this study aimed to contribute in assessing the practice of hyperglycaemia control in intensive care units of the Military Hospital. Furthermore, the study proposed a protocol for hyperglycaemia control based on findings. A hospital-based cross-sectional study assessed the awareness and practice towards hyperglycaemia management in a sample 83 healthcare staff selected through stratified random sampling technique. In addition, 55 patients were enrolled, through quota sampling, after excluding those with diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar-hyperglycaemic state and patients < 18 years. A self-adminis

SUBMITTER: Abd El-Raheem GOH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9129021 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature