Tag: Glucose infusion rate

Hyperglycemia is a frequent and potentially serious complication of total parenteral nutrition (TPN). Consequently, understanding what is the recommended Gir for TPN patients is critical to ensure patient safety, optimize glucose utilization, and prevent metabolic complications across diverse patient populations.

Proper calculation of the glucose infusion rate (GIR) is critical for patients receiving Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN), with clinical guidelines recommending a maximum infusion rate for stable adult patients to prevent metabolic complications. An incorrect rate can lead to severe metabolic derangements such as hyperglycemia or lipogenesis.