Diabetes and Glucose Dysregulation and Transition to Delirium in ICU Patients

Conclusions: Diabetes mellitus was not associated with the development of ICU delirium. For hypoglycemia, only a nonsignificant odds ratio for ICU delirium could be noted. Hyperglycemia and the occurrence of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia on the same day were associated with ICU delirium but only in patients without diabetes. Our study supports the institution of measures to prevent glucose dysregulation in nondiabetic ICU patients and contributes to the understanding of the determinants of delirium.
Source: Critical Care Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Tags: Clinical Investigations Source Type: research