EBQ:Relevance of Discharge Glucose Levels
incomplete Journal Club Article
Driver B, Olives T, Bischof J, Salmon M, Miner J. "Discharge Glucose is Not Associated With Short-Term Adverse Outcomes in Emergency Department Patients With Moderate to Severe Hyperglycemia". Annals of Emergency Medicine. 2016. 68(6):697-705.
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Clinical Question
Is the ED discharge glucose level associated with adverse outcomes?
Conclusion
Higher discharge glucose levels were not associated with a greater risk of repeated ED visits, hospitalization, or other adverse outcomes.
Major Points
Study Design
Population
Patient Demographics
Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Interventions
Outcomes
Primary Outcome
Secondary Outcomes
Subgroup analysis
Criticisms & Further Discussion
External Links
- RebelEM - Mythbuster: Glucose Levels Must Be Below a "Safe" Level at Discharge
- CoreEM - Relevance of Discharge Glucose Levels and Adverse Events