Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2013, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (2): 181-186.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2013.02.004

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Effect of tight glycemia control on the clinical outcome in critically brain-injured patients: a Meta-analysis

YIN Ningning, YUE Xiaoyan, CAI Yehua, ZHOU Jianxin   

  1. Intensive Care Unit, Beijing Tiantan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100050, China
  • Received:2013-01-16 Online:2013-04-21 Published:2013-04-17
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    This study was supported by the Science Foundation for High Level Health Talents of Beijing Health System(2009-3-28).

Abstract:

Objective To evaluate the effect of tight glycemia control(TGC) on the clinical outcome in critically brain-injured patients. Methods All randomized controlled trials on the use of TGC in critically brain-injured patients were identified by computer and manual retrieval. Studies were enrolled if adult patients were randomized to receive TGC or conventional glycemia control(CGC). Extracted data included mortality, long-term neurological outcome and rate of hypoglycemia. Results Sixteen trials were enrolled in this meta-analysis, 9 were published in English and 7 in Chinese. Modified Jadad scores were more than or equal to 4 in 10 trials, in which only 1 trial was published in Chinese. There were no significant differences in hospital mortality or late mortality between TGC and CGC groups. The rate of hypoglycemia was higher in TGC group. The combined rate of good long-term neurological outcome was significantly higher in survived patients receiving TGC(odd ratio=1.37, 95% confidence interval: 1.05~1.80). Conclusion TGC was beneficial at improving long-term neurological outcome in critically brain-injured patients. The quality of randomized controlled trials published in Chinese should be further improved.

Key words: tight glycemia control, critically brain injury, randomized controlled trial

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