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Oct 2020
22m 51s

IBCC Episode 101 - Stress Hyperglycemia ...

ADAM THOMAS & JOSH FARKAS
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In this episode we cover the often overlooked topic of glycemic control in the ICU. What blood sugar should we be targeting? Is that hyperglycaemia a stress response? Insulin resistance? Iatrogenic? All of the above. Come listen to our discussion, and Josh's attempt at clearing up a confused evidence base.

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