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Johanna H Nunez1, Audra T Clark2
1University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, USA.
Abstract:
Following severe burns, patients have unique metabolic derangements that make adequate nutritional support imperative for their survival and recovery. Patients with burns have persistent and prolonged hypermetabolic states that lead to increased catabolism following injury. During rehabilitation, catabolism leads to increased muscle wasting and cachexia. Failure to adequately meet the patient's increased nutritional requirements can lead to poor wound healing, increased infections, and overall organ dysfunction. Because of these risks, adequate assessment and provision of nutritional needs are imperative to care for these patients.
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