With great sadness, we inform you of the passing on Aug. 29 of Desmond Henry, M.D., retired Children’s Health Anesthesiologist-in-Chief and Professor … [Continue Reading]
Question of the Week
An 8-year-old patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus presents for umbilical hernia repair that is scheduled for 90 minutes. He uses an insulin pump and continuous glucose monitor (CGM) which reads 105 mg/dL. Which of the following is the most appropriate approach to perioperative blood glucose management?
A. Stop the insulin infusion preoperatively and restart it postoperatively
B. Check the blood glucose at least once per hour perioperatively
C. Administer insulin based on CGM readings intraoperatively
D. Administer subcutaneous insulin hourly to achieve euglycemia
