Robust Modelling of the Glucose-Insulin System for Tight Glycemic Control of Critical Care Patients

Hyperglycemia is prevalent in critical care, as patients experience stress-induced hyperglycemia, even with no history of diabetes. Hyperglycemia has a significant impact on patient mortality, outcome and health care cost. Tight regulation can significantly reduce these negative outcomes, but achiev...

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Main Author: Lin, Jessica
Language:en
Published: University of Canterbury. Mechanical 2008
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10092/1570