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Guidelines for Complications of Cancer Treatment Vol VIII Part B

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ooUse either intermittent bolus sedation or continuousinfusion sedation to predetermined end points(sedation scales), with daily interruption/lighteningto produce awakening. Re-titrate ifnecessary (1B) SAvoid neuromuscular blockers where possible.Monitor depth <strong>of</strong> block with train-<strong>of</strong>-four whenusing continuous infusions (1B) S2004 B, B, EGlucose controloUse intravenous insulin to control hyperglycemiain patients with severe sepsis followingstabilization in the ICU (1B) So Aim to keep blood glucose < 150 mg/dL (8.3mmol/L) using a validated protocol <strong>for</strong> insulin doseadjustment (2C) W 2004 DooProvide a glucose calorie source and monitor bloodglucose values every 1–2 hrs (4 hrs when stable)in patients receiving intravenous insulin (1C) S 2004 EInterpret with caution low glucose levels obtainedwith point <strong>of</strong> care testing, as these techniques mayoverestimate arterial blood or plasma glucosevalues (1B) S New Recommendation, absent in 2004guidelinesRenal replacementoIntermittent haemodialysis and CVVH areconsidered equivalent (2B) S84

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