Accuracy of a real-time continuous glucose monitoring system in children with septic shock: A pilot study.

Aims: The aim of this prospective, observational study was to determine the accuracy of a real-time continuous glucose monitoring system (CGMS) in children with septic shock.

Subjects And Methods: Children aged 30 days to 18 years admitted to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with septic shock were included. A real-time CGMS sensor was used to obtain interstitial glucose readings.

Comparison of bedside and laboratory blood glucose estimations in critically ill children with shock.

Objectives: Bedside glucometers are often used for frequent glucose measurements on capillary blood in critically ill children. However, there are concerns that capillary blood glucose estimations may not be accurate in children with shock and peripheral edema. The objective of this study was to compare simultaneously obtained laboratory values of arterial or central venous blood glucose with capillary blood glucose estimation using a glucometer in children with shock.