Hyperglycemia in PICU- Predictor of outcome
Journal Title: Pediatric Review: International Journal of Pediatric Research - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 6
Abstract
Stress hyperglycemia is common in pediatric critical illness. It is associated with poor outcome in large number of patients.
Authors and Affiliations
Rabindran Rabindran, D Sharad Gedam
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