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I'm not sure but is hyperglycaemia an indication for septic shock? if so, why?
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Not an indicator: There is a association with hyperglycemia and worse survival with sepsis. So tight blood sugar control was thought better. Sometime Insulin infusions are used to control blood sugars. So hyperglycemia not an indication for sepsis but rather a consequence of sepsis and infections sometimes. Need to have adequate bs control.
Answered 6/25/2014
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