Hyperglycemia and Brain Tissue pH after Traumatic Brain Injury

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Authors

David A. Zygun · University of Calgary

Luzius A. Steiner · University of Calgary

Andrew J. Johnston · University of Calgary

Peter J. Hutchinson · University of Calgary

Pippa G. Al-Rawi · University of Calgary

Dot Chatfield · University of Calgary

Peter J. Kirkpatrick ·

Abstract

Blood glucose is associated with brain tissue acidosis in patients with major head injury. Prospective studies are required to confirm these results and to determine whether treatment of hyperglycemia improves outcome.

Topics & Keywords

Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Traumatic Brain Injury and Neurovascular Disturbances Cardiac Arrest and Resuscitation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Neurosurgery

Volume 55, Issue 4, pp. 877-882

DOI: 10.1227/01.neu.0000137658.14906.e4

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