Variable rate infusion of insulin 50U
in 50mls 0.9% saline (concentration of insulin 1U/ml), adjusted according to
blood glucose concentration.
Blood Glucose concentration (mmol/L)
|
Infusion
rate (ml/hr)
|
< 5
|
Omit
|
5-10
|
1
|
10-15
|
3
|
15-20
|
4
|
>20*
|
5
|
*Increase rate of infusion by 2 mls/hr
if blood glucose concentration remains high, check half-hourly and adjust
infusion rate accordingly.
REFERENCE:
Anaesthetic Clinic Protocols 2012
http://www.moh.gov.my/images/gallery/Garispanduan/Anaesthethic_clinic_protocols.pdf
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