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World J Clin Cases. Nov 6, 2022; 10(31): 11260-11272
Published online Nov 6, 2022. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v10.i31.11260
Clinical challenges of glycemic control in the intensive care unit: A narrative review
Roshni Sreedharan, Adriana Martini, Gyan Das, Nida Aftab, Sandeep Khanna, Kurt Ruetzler
Roshni Sreedharan, Adriana Martini, Gyan Das, Nida Aftab, Sandeep Khanna, Kurt Ruetzler, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States
Author contributions: Sreedharan R, Martini A, Das G, Aftab N, Khanna S, and Ruetzler K designed the research project, wrote the manuscript, read and approved the final manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Kurt Ruetzler, FAHA, MD, PhD, Senior Scientist, Staff Physician, Anesthesiology Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195, United States. ruetzlk@ccf.org
Received: May 22, 2022
Peer-review started: May 22, 2022
First decision: June 27, 2022
Revised: July 15, 2022
Accepted: September 27, 2022
Article in press: September 27, 2022
Published online: November 6, 2022
Core Tip

Core Tip: Diabetes management in postsurgical patients admitted to intensive care unit is of utmost importance. Maintenance of normoglycemia (140-180 mg/dL), and strict avoidance of hypo- and hyperglycemia are the clinical goals.