Early change in blood glucose concentration is an indicator of mortality in critically ill children.

OBJECTIVE: Hyperglycaemia is associated with increased mortality in critically ill patients. A number of studies have highlighted an association between increased variability of blood glucose (BG) concentration and mortality, supporting a survival disadvantage if BG homeostasis is lost. By explorin...

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Main Authors: Nayak, P, Davies, P, Narendran, P, Laker, S, Gao, F, Gough, S, Stickley, J, Morris, K
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2013