The importance of hospital hyperglycemia (not exclusive of diabetes)

Authors

  • María P. Russo Servicio de Clínica Médica, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires, Argentina.
  • María F. Grande Ratti Servicio de Clínica Médica, Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires. Buenos Aires, Argentina.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51987/revhospitalbaires.v42i2.172

Keywords:

hospital hyperglycemia, hospital mortality, stress hyperglycemia, epidemiology

Abstract

As a result of this publication, we review the relationship between financial sustainability and excellence in hospital care. Quality is framed in five fundamental elements: professional excellence, efficient use of resources, minimum risk for the patient, high degree of satisfaction, final impact on health.

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2022-06-28

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Russo MP, Grande Ratti MF. The importance of hospital hyperglycemia (not exclusive of diabetes). Rev Hosp Ital B.Aires [Internet]. 2022 Jun. 28 [cited 2026 Aug. 21];42(2):95-6. Available from: https://ojs.hospitalitaliano.org.ar/index.php/revistahi/article/view/172

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