| Literature DB >> 3514092 |
Abstract
Malnutrition reduces respiratory muscle mass and contractile force through atrophy of Type II fibers and impaired energy metabolism. Nutritional repletion restores respiratory muscle function, but may add to ventilatory work. Nutritional repletion also enhances weaning from mechanical ventilation.Entities:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 3514092
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Chest Med ISSN: 0272-5231 Impact factor: 2.878