Hyperglycemia in PICU- Predictor of outcome

Abstract

Stress hyperglycemia is common in pediatric critical illness. It is associated with poor outcome in large number of patients.

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Rabindran Rabindran, D Sharad Gedam

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  • EP ID EP225031
  • DOI 10.17511
  • Views 151
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Rabindran Rabindran, D Sharad Gedam (2016). Hyperglycemia in PICU- Predictor of outcome. Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research, 3(6), 378-379. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-225031