Intensive v conventional insulin treatment in critically ill patients†
| Outcomes at mean follow up of 23 days | Intensive | Conventional | RRR (95% CI) | NNT (CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| †ICU = intensive care unit. Other abbreviations defined in glossary; RRR, NNT, and CI calculated from data in article. | ||||
| All ICU deaths | 5% | 8% | 43% (15 to 62) | 29 (17 to 94) |
| All in hospital deaths | 7% | 1% | 34% (9 to 52) | 27 (15 to 122) |
| ICU stay >14 days | 1% | 6% | 28% (7 to 44) | 23 (13 to 108) |
| Ventilatory support >14 days | 8% | 2% | 37% (14 to 54) | 23 (14 to 67) |
| Renal failure requiring dialysis or haemofiltration | 5% | 8% | 41% (13 to 60) | 30 (17 to 112) |
| Bloodstream infection | 4% | 8% | 46% (19 to 65) | 28 (17 to 79) |
| Critical illness polyneuropathy | 29% | 52% | 45% (28 to 59) | 4 (3 to 8) |
