Glucose Potassium Insulin Infusions in the Treatment of Acute Stroke Patients With Mild to Moderate Hyperglycemia

1999270 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Jon Scott · University of Sunderland

Gina M Robinson · University of Sunderland

JOYCE M. FRENCH · University of Sunderland

Janice O’Connell · University of Sunderland

K. G. M. M. Alberti · University of Sunderland

Christopher S. Gray · University of Sunderland

Abstract

GKI infusions can be safely administered to acute stroke patients with mild to moderate hyperglycemia producing a physiological but attenuated glucose response to acute stroke, the effectiveness of which remains to be elucidated.

Topics & Keywords

Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Acute Ischemic Stroke Management Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Stroke

Volume 30, Issue 4, pp. 793-799

DOI: 10.1161/01.str.30.4.793

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