Recent advances in perioperative glucose monitoring

This article will review previously established data and new developments in this field. Recent findings Several different methods exist to measure blood glucose levels in the perioperative setting, including central laboratory devices, blood gas analyzers, and point-of-care devices. However, it has been recommended that point-of-care devices not be used on ‘critically ill’ patients, which throws into question the common use of these devices perioperatively. Recently, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid placed a moratorium on this recommendation, and these devices continue to be a staple in the perioperative setting, but there are other methods of glucose monitoring that can be employed. Summary The monitoring of blood glucose levels in the perioperative patient remains an important part of patient care; however, debate still exist on how best to reliably measure blood glucose levels in the most effective manner.
Source: Current Opinion in Anaesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: TECHNOLOGY, EDUCATION AND SAFETY: Edited by Yandong Jiang and Merrick E. Miles Source Type: research