title: Hypoglycemia complicating the use of solution of glucose, insulin and potassium.
abstract: A patient is described who developed hypoglycemia and generalized neurologic depression after cardiac surgery, while receiving an infusion of glucose, insulin, and potassium (GIK). Hypoglycemia as a complication of the use of GIK solution in patients with hepatic dysfunction, malnutrition and low cardiac output is discussed.
mesh_terms: D006328:Cardiac Catheterization; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures; D004338:Drug Combinations; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006333:Heart Failure / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007003:Hypoglycemia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D007263:Infusions, Parenteral / Q000009:adverse effects; D007328:Insulin / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011188:Potassium / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D012996:Solutions
chemical_list: D004338:Drug Combinations; D007328:Insulin; D012996:Solutions; D005947:Glucose; D011188:Potassium