Evaluation of a Continuous Blood Glucose Monitoring System Using a Central Venous Catheter with an Integrated Microdialysis Function

Abstract

Central venous microdialysis is an accurate and reliable method for continuous blood glucose monitoring up to 48 h in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. With the microdialysis function integrated in a central venous catheter, no extra device for the continuous glucose monitoring is required. The system may be useful in critically ill patients.