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Review
. 2002 Nov-Dec;18(11-12):960-5.
doi: 10.1016/s0899-9007(02)00987-5.

Nutrition support of the trauma patient

Walter L Biffl  1 , Ernest E Moore, James B Haenel
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Review

Nutrition support of the trauma patient

Walter L Biffl et al. Nutrition. 2002 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Hypercatabolism after trauma may lead to acute protein malnutrition, ultimately resulting in multiple organ failure. Nutrition support may prevent this sequence. This review addresses the need for early nutrition support, the preferred route of substrate delivery, and the potential advantages of "immune-enhancing" diets.

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