It is important that the medical profession play a significant role in critically evaluating the
use of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the …

It is essential that the medical profession play a significant role in critically evaluating the use
of diagnostic procedures and therapies as they are introduced and tested in the detection …

Objective: To determine the relationship of perioperative hyperglycemia and insulin
administration on outcomes in elective colon/rectal and bariatric operations. Background …

The premier single-volume reference in the field of anesthesia, Clinical Anesthesia is now in
its Sixth Edition, with thoroughly updated coverage, a new full-color design, and a revamped …

Perioperative stroke can be a catastrophic outcome for surgical patients and is associated
with increased morbidity and mortality. This consensus statement from the Society for …

Purpose Perioperative stroke is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, with an
incidence that may be underappreciated. In this review, we examine the significance …

Abstract Development of hyperglycemia after major operations is very common and is
modulated by many factors. These factors include perioperative metabolic state …

BACKGROUND: Surgical site infections (SSI) continue to be a significant problem in
surgery. The American College of Surgeons–National Surgical Quality Improvement …

Metabolic syndrome represents a constellation of risk factors associated with increased
incidence of cardiovascular disease and progression to diabetes mellitus. Insulin resistance …

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and the potential for perioperative dysglycaemia
(hyperglycaemia, hypoglycaemia, stress-induced hyperglycaemia, or glucose variability) …