Stress-Induced Hyperglycemia is a Risk Factor for Surgical-Site Infections in Nondiabetic Patients with Open Leg Fractures
Background. Nondiabetic patients with open leg fractures who have elevated blood glucose levels on arrival in the emergency department have an increased risk of surgical-site infections (SSIs). Objective. This study evaluates the association between the incidence of SSIs in nondiabetic patients with...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Advances in Orthopedics |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2023/6695648 |