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[Unrecognised intake of trace elements in polytraumatized and burnt patients]
1Service d'Anesthésiologie, CHU Vaudois, Lausanne, Suisse.
Annales Francaises D'Anesthesie Et De Reanimation
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Unrecognized trace element administration, particularly copper, zinc, and selenium, significantly exceeded recommended daily allowances in burn and trauma patients. Blood products and intravenous fluids contributed substantially to these elevated levels during critical care.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Nutrition
- Trace Element Metabolism
- Critical Care Medicine