Article Commentary: Optimizing Surgical Care: A Contemporary Assessment of Temperature, Oxygen, and Glucose

Factors such as temperature, oxygen, and glucose have recently been implicated in the development of surgical sepsis by either promoting or attenuating protective components of the innate immune response. Reducing infective sequelae and the improvement of the quality of care of surgical patients is...

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Published inThe American surgeon Vol. 76; no. 6; pp. 571 - 577
Main Authors Dickinson, Ashley, Qadan, Motaz, Polk, Hiram C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 01.06.2010
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Summary:Factors such as temperature, oxygen, and glucose have recently been implicated in the development of surgical sepsis by either promoting or attenuating protective components of the innate immune response. Reducing infective sequelae and the improvement of the quality of care of surgical patients is a top practice priority today. These factors and their associated effects are discussed through the examination of recent clinical and scientific studies to provide an up-to-date evidence-based review.
ISSN:0003-1348
1555-9823
DOI:10.1177/000313481007600618