Table 3

Glucose values and approximated initial distribution volume of glucose

Variable
Referencea
Plasmab
Whole bloodb

Preinjection glucose (mg/100 ml)
158 ± 42
155 ± 41
153 ± 40
Incremental glucose(mg/100 ml)c
58 ± 11
57 ± 12
57 ± 11
Difference in glucose (mg/100 ml)d
-
-2 ± 3
-3 ± 4
Approximated IDVG (l)
7.26 ± 1.73
7.38 ± 1.8
7.40 ± 1.65
Difference from original IDVG (l)
-0.17 ± 0.47
-0.05 ± 0.54
-0.04 ± 0.62

Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation. aFrom plasma glucose values using the same glucose analyzer for original IDVG. bUsing a conventional glucose analyzer (combined blood gas and glucose analyzer) for approximated IDVG. cThe incremental glucose value at 3 min after glucose injection. dDifference in glucose values in either plasma or whole blood from the reference plasma value. IDVG, initial distribution volume of glucose.

Ishihara et al. Critical Care 2005 9:R144   doi:10.1186/cc3047