21st May 2025

A gentleman is scheduled to undergo an operation for a resection of bowel.

A gentleman is scheduled to undergo an operation for a resection of bowel. He is known to have a background of hypertension and diabetes. The operation is expected to last approximately 6 hours. The surgeon has asked to commence a Variable rate insulin scale. What is the indication for using a VRIII?

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