Comparison of studies of combined salbutamol and insulin with glucose
| Reference | Size | Dose soluble insulin | Dose Glu | Route Salb | Dose Salb | Mean initial K (mmol/l) | Peak reduction in K (mmol/l) | Time of maximal action (min) | Duration of effect (min) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glu = glucose, Salb = salbutamol. | |||||||||
| 5 | 10 | 10U | 40 g | IV | 0.5 mg | 7.1 | 1.5 | 60 | >360 |
| 10 | 12 | 10U | 25 g | Neb | 20 mg | 5.89 | 1.21 | 60 | >60 |