Linking hypothermia and hyperglycemia.
One of the adverse events associated with hypothermic therapy is a decrease in insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion, which can lead to hyperglycemia--a condition combatted through intensive I.V. insulin therapy and frequent monitoring.
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Holy Cross Hospital, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA.
D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D054796:Drug Dosage Calculations; D006323:Heart Arrest / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D007036:Hypothermia, Induced / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D008297:Male; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems
D001786:Blood Glucose; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin