Bicarbonate as a Predictor of Successful Insulin Transition in Critically Ill Patients with Diabetic Ketoacidosis: A Retrospective Cohort Study

ConclusionIn patients with a normal anion gap at the time of insulin transition, serum bicarbonate levels of ≤ 16 mEq/L were associated with a significantly increased odds of transition failure.

Source: Pharmacotherapy: The Journal of Human Pharmacology and Drug Therapy - May 3, 2023 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Erin C. Price, Brianne M. Wolfe, Raymond J. Pan, Benjamin C. Gebhart, Scott K. Aberegg Tags: RESEARCH ARTICLE Source Type: research