Table 1.
Characteristics of the studies examining hyperglycemia in patients receiving PN.
| Study | Cheung (2005) | Lin (2007) | Sarkisian (2009) | Pasquel (2009) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Study Design | Retrospective | Retrospective | Retrospective | Retrospective |
| #of Patients | 109 | 457 | 100 | 276 |
| Patient Population | Mixed | Mixed | Mixed | Noncritically Ill only |
| Mean Age ± SD | 51.9 ± 18.7 | 66.4 ± 16.3 | 61.9 ± 17 | 51 ± 18 |
| Glucose Monitoring | Daily and capillary glucose testing q4 hours for duration of PN | Twice weekly and capillary glucose testing q6 hours for duration of PN | Variable, including first 9 days on PN | On admission, pre PN and daily for PN day 1–10 |
| Mean Glucose | Blood Draw | Finger Prick | Blood Draw & Finger Prick | Blood Draw |
| Blood glucose cut points examined (mmol/L) | <6.9 | <6.3 | <10 | <6.7 |
| 6.9−7.8 | 6.3−7.6 | ≥10.0 | 6.7−8.3 | |
| 7.9−9.1 | 7.6−10 | 8.4−10 | ||
| >9.1 | >10.0 | >10.0 |