System and method for implementation of glycemic control protocols

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system and a method for implementing glycemic control protocols. The system for implementing a wide-range of glycemic control protocols (e.g., Tight Glycemic Control protocols) in an automated, semi-closed or closed loop manner thereby eliminating common sources of system error is provided herein. More specifically, the system can include a blood glucose measuring device in communication with a wide-range of databases and / or interfaces thereby allowing for typically independent steps such as patient testing, result determination, protocol adjustment (suggestions as well as actual calculations of new dosages), meal information, scheduling of future testing in light of test results, and administration of medicine to be performed automatically in a semi-closed or closed loop manner. Furthermore, the system provides for ultimate flexibility by allowing a protocol administrator to continuously add, subtract, and / or modify various steps of the protocol while maintaining the integrity and safety of the system. Additionally, methods of implementing such glucose control protocols are also provided herein.

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[0001] related application [0002] This application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 871,856, filed December 26, 2006, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] The present disclosure relates to a method for implementing a glycemic control protocol (eg, continuous and / or episodic infusion therapy, oral hypoglycemic therapy, intensive insulin therapy) therapy) or any such blood glucose control therapy); more particularly, the present invention may also relate to semi-closed-loop or closed-loop systems and methods for automatically implementing such regimens. Background technique [0004] During a dangerous illness, high blood sugar due to the stress of the illness, insulin resistance and / or insulin deficiency may be a direct or indirect trigger for complications such as severe infection, polyneuropathy, multiple organ failure and even death. Normalizing blood gluco...

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This manual transfer of data can lead to significant user errors and workflow inefficiencies

Furthermore, such systems cannot effectively account for the large number of variables that must be considered in properly implementing a glycemic control regimen (e.g., time since last blood glucose measurement, dietary information, diabetic or non-diabetic status, heart problems, already type / amount of medication given, previous test results, operator or nurse competency, etc.)

Furthermore, current methods do not effectively account for patient logistics (e.g., patients are admitted to the hospital, patients are transferred from one point of care to another, and / or patients are discharged from the hospital and / or or rehospitalization)

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