Meeting
Abstract Number: 130
Hospital Medicine 2018; April 8-11; Orlando, Fla.
Background: Severe hypertriglyceridemia (triglyceride >1000 mg/dl) occurs at a rate of 0.4% and is associated with a range of medical complications including severe pancreatitis and its complications like acute kidney injury . Hypertriglyceridemia (HTG) is the third most common cause of acute pancreatitis especially in levels above 1000 mg/dl. It has been suggested that insulin [...]
Abstract Number: 0243
SHM Converge 2025
Background: Glycemic control is crucial in the intensive care setting to reduce morbidity and adverse outcomes.1 The debate over methods for achieving this control highlights the risks of hypoglycemia and unclear management parameters.2 Continuous glucose monitoring software, like Glucommander, helps manage blood sugar safely and prevents hypoglycemic events.3,4 Generally, maintaining euglycemia with insulin improves outcomes [...]