Better Glycemic Control: How Sweet It Is!

by Cathy More

Overview

This educational activity will describe the impact of hyperglycemia in the critical care setting, as well as research on the development of clinical targets for optimal glycemic control. The author, Cathy Moore, will discuss appropriate
management of hyperglycemia in critically ill patients,including current authoritative recommendations. She will also describe the benefits of electronic software programs that support individualized dosing protocols and have become the
gold standard for insulin infusion management.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940013231160
Publisher:	ProCE, Inc.
Publication date:	09/15/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	5 MB

About the Author

Cathy M. Moore is Director of Critical Care at Gaston Memorial Hospital of CaroMont Health in Gastonia, N.C. An RN for 27 years, Cathy spent 5 years at the bedside before accepting the manager role of the Intensive Care and Post Intensive Care units. Shortly thereafter, she accepted the director position, uniting intensive care and cardiac services under one leadership. Cathy has facilitated the opening of four new units, including a new Cardiovascular Surgery program
and a Heart Failure Therapy Unit; she is currently involved in Trauma III designation. Cathy is a former poster presenter at NTI and delivers lectures in the RN-to-BSN program at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.