Importance of Perioperative Glycemic Control in General Surgery

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Authors

Steve Kwon · University of Washington

Rachel E. Thompson · Harborview Medical Center

Patchen Dellinger · University of Washington

David Yanez · University of Washington

Ellen Farrohki

David R. Flum · University of Washington

Abstract

Perioperative hyperglycemia was associated with adverse outcomes in general surgery patients with and without diabetes. However, patients with hyperglycemia who received insulin were at no greater risk than those with normal blood glucoses. Perioperative glucose evaluation and insulin administration in patients with hyperglycemia are important quality targets.

Topics & Keywords

Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Surgery

Volume 257, Issue 1, pp. 8-14

DOI: 10.1097/sla.0b013e31827b6bbc

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