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ELBW Hyperglycemia Management with SQ Insulin

Purpose:

To provide a multi-step algorithm guiding the use of subcutaneous (SQ) insulin to manage hyperglycemia in in the ELBW neonate.  

NICU ELBW Hyperglycemia Management with Subcutaneous (SQ) Insulin

The algorithm was developed with evidence-based principles, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and an individualized approach to caring for the neonate.

Population:

ELBW infants

Purpose:

To provide a multi-step algorithm guiding the use of subcutaneous (SQ) insulin to manage hyperglycemia in in the ELBW neonate.  

It includes several criteria and clinical decision-making points to apply the right protocol.  

The algorithm was developed with evidence-based principles, multi-disciplinary collaboration, and an individualized approach to caring for the neonate.

Population:

ELBW infants

NICU ELBW Hyperglycemia Management with Subcutaneous (SQ) Insulin

Hospital

St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital, 190 E Bannock St. Boise, ID 83712

Author

Char Crichton, MD, crichtoc@slhs.org

ELBW Hyperglycemia Management with SQ Insulin

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