Glycemic control strategies and the occurrence of surgical site infection: a systematic review

OBJECTIVE To analyze the evidence available in the scientific literature regarding the relationship between the glycemic control strategies used and the occurrence of surgical site infection in adult patients undergoing surgery. METHOD This is a systematic review performed through search on the data...

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Autores: Domingos, Caroline Maria Herrero, Iida, Luciana Inaba Senyer, Poveda, Vanessa de Brito
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2016
País:Brasil
Institución:Universidade de São Paulo (USP)
Repositorio:Revista da Escola de Enfermagem da USP (Online)
Idioma:inglés
portugués
OAI Identifier:oai:revistas.usp.br:article/147768
Acceso en línea:https://www.revistas.usp.br/reeusp/article/view/147768
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Infecção da Ferida Operatória
Índice Glicêmico
Enfermagem Perioperatória
Revisão
Infección de Herida Operatória
Índice Glucémico
Enfermería Perioperatoria
Revisión
Surgical Wound Infection
Glycemic Index
Perioperative Nursing
Review
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Sumario:OBJECTIVE To analyze the evidence available in the scientific literature regarding the relationship between the glycemic control strategies used and the occurrence of surgical site infection in adult patients undergoing surgery. METHOD This is a systematic review performed through search on the databases of CINAHL, MEDLINE, LILACS, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews and EMBASE. RESULTS Eight randomized controlled trials were selected. Despite the diversity of tested interventions, studies agree that glycemic control is essential to reduce rates of surgical site infection, and should be maintained between 80 and 120 mg/dL during the perioperative period. Compared to other strategies, insulin continuous infusion during surgery was the most tested and seems to get better results in reducing rates of surgical site infection and achieving success in glycemic control. CONCLUSION Tight glycemic control during the perioperative period benefits the recovery of surgical patients, and the role of the nursing team is key for the successful implementation of the measure.