Main idea: Both protocols successfully maintained target BG level with a low incidence of clinically significant hypoglycemia, however, the computerized Atlanta protocol had better glycemic outcomes. We recommend the use of the computerized Atlanta protocol in CCU rather than JBDS for Inpatient Care Protocol whenever this is feasible.
Abstract
Hyperglycemia in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) is linked to raised morbidity and mortality. Insulin administration using insulin infusion protocols (IIP) is the preferred strategy to control hyperglycemia in critically ill patients. To date, no specific IIP has been identified as the most efficient for achieving glycemic control.
The aim of the study wasto compare glycemic achievements (safety) (primary objective), and coronary and other clinical outcomes (efficacy) (secondary objective) by hyperglycemia management in Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) using computerized Atlanta Protocol (Group (I)) versus paper-based Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) For Inpatient Care Protocol (Group (II)).
The study was conducted on 100 ACS patients admitted to Alexandria Main University hospital CCU with RBG >180 mg/dL. They were randomized into the 2 groups in a 1:1 ratio. CBG was measured hourly for 72 hours and was managed by IV insulin infusion.
Results: Group (I) showed statistically significant less average time for target BG achievement (3.52 ± 1.53hours), lower incidence of Level 1 hypoglycemia (2%) than Group (II) (4.76 ± 2.33 hours, 22%, p = 0.013, 0.002, respectively) and a statistically significant less average number of episodes above the glycemic target after its achievement than Group (II) (p < 0.001). Regarding Level 2 hypoglycemia the difference was not significant statistically.
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