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Review
. 2011 Jan;67(1):53-7.
doi: 10.1016/S0377-1237(11)80015-8. Epub 2011 Jul 21.

Management of Hyperglycemia in Critical Illness: Review of Targets and Strategies

R Pakhetra  1 , M K Garg  2 , K M Suryanarayana  3
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Review

Management of Hyperglycemia in Critical Illness: Review of Targets and Strategies

R Pakhetra et al. Med J Armed Forces India. 2011 Jan.
No abstract available

Keywords: Hyperglycemia; Insulin therapy; Stress.

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