Initiating Variable Rate Intravenous Insulin Infusion (VRII) in Surgery

Send us Fan MailIn general surgical practice, the initiation of a Variable Rate Intravenous Insulin Infusion (VRII), also known as a "sliding scale," is a high-risk therapy guided by stringent national recommendations from the Joint British Diabetes Societies (JBDS) for Inpatient Care and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). It is a planned and proactive strategy for managing known glycaemic excursions, not a reactive treatment for unexpected hyperglycaemia. Let's dive in. Disclaimer: Only for reference. Please refer to standard guidelines and local protocols in clinical practice.  Support the showQuick discussion and review of topics that interests you.