Critically ill children, including children undergoing heart surgery, commonly develop elevated blood glucose (also known as "blood sugar") levels during their illness, which can lead to poor health outcomes and an increased risk of death. This study will examine the effectiveness of maintaining normal blood glucose levels at decreasing infections and improving recovery in young children undergoing heart surgery.
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Incidence of Nosocomial Infections in the Cardiac ICU
Timeframe: Measured during participant's ICU stay, a median duration of 3 days.