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Perioperative hyperglycemia, infection or risk?
L Khaodhiar1, K McCowen, B Bistrian
1Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02215, USA.
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care
|August 24, 1999
Summary
Perioperative hyperglycemia, or high blood sugar during surgery, can indicate infection severity. Emerging evidence shows it also significantly increases the risk of developing hospital-acquired infections.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Infectious Diseases
- Surgical Complications
Background:
- Nosocomial infections pose a significant threat to patient recovery.
- Hyperglycemia is a common complication observed in surgical patients.
- The interplay between hyperglycemia and infection risk requires further elucidation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current research on the relationship between perioperative hyperglycemia and nosocomial infections.
- To explore hyperglycemia as both a marker and a risk factor for hospital-acquired infections.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies.
- Analysis of evidence linking perioperative hyperglycemia to infection development.
Main Results:
- Hyperglycemia can reflect the body's inflammatory response and immunocompetence.
- Strong evidence suggests perioperative hyperglycemia is an independent risk factor for nosocomial infections.
Conclusions:
- Perioperative hyperglycemia is more than a marker; it actively contributes to infection risk.
- Managing blood sugar levels in the perioperative period may be crucial for infection prevention.