Keywords

Insulin, Cardiac surgery, Diabetes

Authors

1. Nyquist, Sharon K. BSN, RN, CCRN
2. Anderson, JoAnn L. MSN, RN, CCRN
3. Donahue, Rachel H. BSN, RN, CCRN
4. Caruso, Eva MSN, RN, ACNS-BC
5. Alore, Michelle L. MSN, RN, CCRN-CSC
6. Larson, Joel S. MD

Abstract

This article describes the unique practice of nurse-driven titration of continuous insulin infusion in post-cardiac surgery patients in the intensive care unit at a tertiary care teaching hospital. A prospective quality assurance study was conducted to support our innovative practice.