Age | Mean 58 years |
Sex | 4 male:3 female |
Diagnosis | 4 medical:3 surgical |
APACHE II (admission) | Mean 18 |
APACHE II (study) | Mean 17 |
Days in intensive care unit | Mean 7 days |
Serum creatinine (μmol/l) | Mean 73 μmol |
Plasma albumin(g/l) | Mean 23 g/l |
Feed tolerant1 | 5 of 6 tolerant of EN |
Inotropes | 1 patient on catecholamine infusion |
Parenteral nutrition | 0 of 7 |
Weight | Mean 84 kgs |
Rate of insulin infusion when ceased2 | Mean 2.0 U/hour |
Total insulin dose in previous 24 hours | Mean 57 U/24 hours |