The impact of serum glucose on clinical outcomes in patients hospitalized with community-acquired pneumonia.

Desiree A Godar, David R Kumar, Kate M Schmelzer, Stephen R Talsness, Liang Hong, John R. Schmelzer, Joseph J. Mazza, Steven H. Yale

PubMed · 2011 · 14 citations · 0 references

Abstract

Abnormal glucose levels are an independent predictor of increased LOS for CAP. Control of blood glucose may lead to improved outcomes, including shortened LOS, and should be a priority in CAP management.