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Mahdi Boussofara1, Chokri Kouas, Marc Raucoules
1Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, Hôpital Mohamed Tahar Maamouri, Nabeul Tunisie.
Abstract:
Serious head injuries lead to any metabolic disorders such as, in particular a protein types cataolism and immunodepression. Early nutritional support for the patient in this case is definitely beneficial. It should be started as soon as the patient is out of danger. Enteral feeding should be preferred to parenteral feeding. In case of disorder of the bavel habit or of malabsorption, parenteral protein-energy intake should be prescribed for a short period. In case of neuroagression, a suppementary intake of amino-acids (glutamine, arginine) seems beneficial for a betten immuniy defence system.
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