Article
Prevention of Sternal Wound Infections after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery with Use of Insulin Drug Therapy: A Review of the Literature
Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing (DCCN)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
9-1-2009
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.
Disciplines
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
Citation Information
Maggie Killian, Anne C. Russell and Kathy J Keister. "Prevention of Sternal Wound Infections after Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery with Use of Insulin Drug Therapy: A Review of the Literature" Dimensions of Critical Care Nursing (DCCN) Vol. 28 Iss. 5 (2009) p. 199 - 203 ISSN: 1538-8646 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/anne-russell/9/