IV insulin infusions: How to use an insulin drip

Glycemic Control in the Hospitalized Patient: A Comprehensive Clinical Guide

Volumn , Issue , 2011, Pages 17-27

  Mabrey, Melanie E ^a,b   Lien, Lillian F ^c  

^a DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL   (United States)

^b DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

^c DUKE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

Diabetic ketoacidosis; Hyperosmolar nonketotic hyperglycemia; IV insulin

Indexed keywords

EID: 84892204362     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-60761-006-9_3     Document Type: Chapter

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