Journal article
Body Composition Changes with Time in Pediatric Burn Patients
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Major trauma and burns are associated with whole body catabolism which can persist for 1 or more years after injury. This study investigates body composition in massively burned children for up to 2 years.
METHODS: Twenty-five pediatric patients with greater than 40% total body surface area burns were studied. At discharge, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after burn height, weight, body composition, resting energy expenditure (REE), serum …
Authors
Przkora R; Barrow RE; Jeschke MG; Suman OE; Celis M; Sanford AP; Chinkes DL; Mlcak RP; Herndon DN
Journal
Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Vol. 60, No. 5, pp. 968–971
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
May 2006
DOI
10.1097/01.ta.0000214580.27501.19
ISSN
2163-0755