From: Effect of glycaemic control on complications following cardiac surgery: literature review
A] active control of BGs < 180 mg/dl[10 mmol/l] for all patients during the intra- and post-operative period |
B] all patients with Diabetes receive an insulin infusion in the operating room and for at least 24Â h postoperatively |
C] pre-operative HbA1c measurement in all patients with Diabetes and those at high risk of post-operative hyperglycaemia, to optimise glycaemic management, and identify patients requiring more aggressive glycaemic control |
D] pre-discharge in-patient education of all patients with Diabetes and |
E] appropriate follow up and communication with primary care physician |