Evaluation of protocol-guided scheduled basal-nutritional-correction insulin over standard care for vascular surgery patients.

Background: Practice guidelines have recommended scheduled basal, nutritional and correction insulin to manage hyperglycemia in the hospital setting. For many decades, however, the primary practice has been sliding scale insulin.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of an institution-specific basal-nutritional-correction insulin preprinted order (BNC-PPO).