Why the study?
Does insulin administration prevent adverse outcomes in general surgery patients with perioperative hyperglycemia?
Does insulin administration prevent adverse outcomes in general surgery patients with perioperative hyperglycemia?
Perioperative glucose evaluation and insulin administration in general surgery patients with hyperglycemia may mitigate the risk of adverse outcomes.
Insulin for perioperative hyperglycemia was not associated with increased risk; leaves open whether treatment prevents adverse outcomes in general surgery.
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.
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