8. SSIs and Glucose Levels 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 100–150 150–200 200–250 250–300 Day 1 Blood Glucose (mg/dL) Deep Infection Rate, % Zerr KJ et al. Glucose control lowers the risk of wound infection in diabetics after open heart operations, page 360. Reprinted from The Annals of Thoracic Surgeons , Vol. 63. Copyright 1997, with permission from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons. All rights reserved. 1.3% 1.6% 2.5% 6.7% P =0.002
16. Failure of Prophylaxis at 4 Weeks Posttreatment (Evaluable Population) C diff colitis 1.7% 0.6% 4.1 14 2.9 10   Anastomotic Leak 7.7 26 8.4 29   Unexplained Antibiotic Use 31 105 18.2 63   Surgical Site Infection – 13.3 – 20.4, – 6.1 42.8 145 29.5 102 Any Failure % 95% CI % n % n Reason for Failure Estimated Difference (A - B) Cefotetan (B) (n=339) Ertapenem (A) (n=346)