| Literature DB >> 12431718 |
Walter L Biffl1, Ernest E Moore, James B Haenel.
Abstract
Hypercatabolism after trauma may lead to acute protein malnutrition, ultimately resulting in multiple organ failure. Nutrition support may prevent this sequence. This review addresses the need for early nutrition support, the preferred route of substrate delivery, and the potential advantages of "immune-enhancing" diets.Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12431718 DOI: 10.1016/s0899-9007(02)00987-5
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nutrition ISSN: 0899-9007 Impact factor: 4.008