Nursing Faculty Publications

Prevention of Sternal Wound Infections after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery with Use of Insulin Drug Therapy: A Review of the Literature

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

9-1-2009

Journal Title

Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing (DCCN)

ISSN

1538-8646

Volume

28

Issue

5

First Page

199

Last Page

203

DOI

10.1097/DCC.0b013e3181ac496b

PubMed ID

19700961

Abstract

Diabetes is a disease that can increase the risks of developing cardiac problems, which can include coronary artery bypass graft surgery. These patients are at an increased risk of developing serious complications after this surgery, including deep sternal wound infections. In addition, nondiabetic patients may also develop this complication. Therefore, it is essential to monitor and maintain glucose levels after open heart surgery. This literature review discusses some of the studies in this area.

Keywords

Coronary Artery Bypass, Cost of Illness, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Critical Care, Diabetes Complications, Drug Monitoring, Humans, Hyperglycemia, Hypoglycemic Agents, Insulin, Perioperative Care, Risk Factors, Sternum, Surgical Wound Infection, Treatment Outcome

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