Journal article
Metabolic and Nutritional Support
Abstract
Hypermetabolism is a hallmark of larger burn injuries. The hypermetabolic response is characterized by marked and sustained increases in catecholamines, glucocorticoids, and glucagon. There is an increasing body of literature for nutrition and metabolic treatment and supplementation to counter the hypermetabolic and catabolic response secondary to burn injury. Early and adequate nutrition is key in addition to adjunctive therapies, such as …
Authors
Shahrokhi S; Jeschke MG
Journal
, Vol. 103, No. 3, pp. 473–482
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
6 2023
DOI
10.1016/j.suc.2023.01.009
ISSN
0039-6109