Research Article

Stress-Induced Hyperglycemia is a Risk Factor for Surgical-Site Infections in Nondiabetic Patients with Open Leg Fractures

Table 3

Patients’ glycemia.

Group AGroup B value

Glycemia in ER148.35 ± 19.59122.61 ± 22.220.0001
Glycemia in POD 1113.81 ± 21.0799.02 ± 17.600.001
Glycemia in POD 3100.13 ± 18.8495.07 ± 10.000.2

ER = emergency room; POD = postoperative day.