Journal of neurosurgical anesthesiology
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J Neurosurg Anesthesiol · Jan 2009
ReviewGlycemia management in neurocritical care patients: a review.
Intensive research investigating the relation between the management of glycemia and outcome in patients receiving neurocritical care has underlined the possible benefits and adverse events related to glucose control. Here, we review experimental and clinical studies investigating the effects of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia on the brain that advance current knowledge on managing glycemia in patients receiving neurocritical care.