Initial distribution volume of glucose can be approximated using a conventional glucose analyzer in the intensive care unit

Table 1 Patient demographics

Characteristic/parameter	Value
Number of patients	50
Sex (male/female)	36/14
Age (years)	62 ± 12 (34–79)
Body weight (kg)	59.1 ± 12.9 (37.8–102)
Body surface area (m²)	1.60 ± 0.19 (1.27–2.14)
Number of patients receiving mechanical ventilation	26
Number of patients receiving catecholamines^a	14
Number of patients receiving insulin^b	7
Number of patients receiving on continuous haemodiafiltration	4

Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation (range) or as number of patients.
^aCatecholamines: an infusion of dopamine, dobutamine, noradrenaline, or adrenaline.
^bInsulin: continuous insulin infusion.

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