Jolyn S Taylor, Bryan M Fellman, Sally Raty, Javier Lasala, Maria D Iniesta, Katherine E Cain, Allison A Horner, Morgan Bruno, Justin P Folloder, Susan L Knippel, Vu Khanh, Shannon Popovich, Matthew H G Katz, Conor Best, Sonali Thosani
INTRODUCTION: To improve the detection and management of perioperative hyperglycemia at our tertiary cancer center, we implemented a glycemic control quality improvement initiative. The primary goal was to decrease the percentage of diabetic patients with median postoperative glucose levels > 180 mg/dL during hospitalization by 15% within 2 years. METHODS: A multidisciplinary team standardized preoperative screening, preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative hyperglycemia management...
February 12, 2024: Annals of Surgical Oncology