Glycemic Control in Critical Care

Nov 30, 2011, 1 - 2pm
Webex: https://bcpsqc.webex.com

Uncontrolled hyperglycemia in critically ill patients can increase the
risk of bloodstream infections and lead to acute renal failure, prolonged
inflammation, polyneuropathies, and even death. Recent research has shown us that although tightly controlling glucose may have the potential to cause further harm, achieving a careful balance of intravenous insulin and nutrition to avoid glycemic extremes can improve outcomes.

Clinical Care Management is the largest quality improvement
initiative EVER undertaken in British Columbia. As part of the focus on
Care of Critically Ill Patients, we welcome you to join us on November
30th, to learn how YOU can improve care in your ICU by measuring
and controlling blood glucose.

Presenters:

Dr. Peter Dodek is an Intensivist and Chair of the Critical Care Working
Group within the Center for Health Evaluation and Outcome Sciences
at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. He teaches internal medicine, critical care medicine, and quality management in healthcare.

Dr. Juan Ronco is a Clinical Professor of Medicine in the Divisions of
Critical Care, Respiratory and Internal Medicine. He is an Associate
Director in the Intensive Care Unit at Vancouver General Hospital.

For more information please contact:

Shari McKeown, Quality Leader

BC Patient Safety & Quality Council

Phone: 604-668-8224

Email: smckeown@bcpsqc.ca