Patient Safety in Surgery (Sep 2010)

Development of a neural network model for predicting glucose levels in a surgical critical care setting

  • Pappada Scott M,
  • Borst Marilyn J,
  • Cameron Brent D,
  • Bourey Raymond E,
  • Lather Jason D,
  • Shipp Desmond,
  • Chiricolo Antonio,
  • Papadimos Thomas J

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1754-9493-4-15
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 1
p. 15

Abstract

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Abstract Development of neural network models for the prediction of glucose levels in critically ill patients through the application of continuous glucose monitoring may provide enhanced patient outcomes. Here we demonstrate the utilization of a predictive model in real-time bedside monitoring. Such modeling may provide intelligent/directed therapy recommendations, guidance, and ultimately automation, in the near future as a means of providing optimal patient safety and care in the provision of insulin drips to prevent hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia.