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Metabolism and Artificial Nutrition in the Critically Ill
. Ed(S): Guarnieri, G.; Iscra, F.
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Description for Metabolism and Artificial Nutrition in the Critically Ill
paperback. Presenting further knowledge on the pathophysiology of metabolism and how abnormal stimulation of physiological mechanisms can alter the consumption of principal energy substrates, this book will contribute to the optimal care of patients with altered metabolic functions. Editor(s): Guarnieri, G.; Iscra, F. Series: Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. Num Pages: 237 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MFGM; MMK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 13. Weight in Grams: 460.
The critically ill patient in intensive care may present with serious metabolic alterations caused directly by the illness or secondarily by complications (e.g. infections, organ failure or sepsis) developing within a few hours of hospitaliza tion or in the following days. Among the situations which maintain and further trigger rapidly evolving altered metabolism are complex hormonal reactions, particularly those of the hypothalamus-hypophysis-adrenal axis, and abnormal stimulation of the autonomic nervous system. In fact, the sympathetic nervous system is known to cause significant metabolic alterations. For example, a surgery patient afflicted by septic complications may become hypercatabolic and experience significant nitrogen ... Read more
The critically ill patient in intensive care may present with serious metabolic alterations caused directly by the illness or secondarily by complications (e.g. infections, organ failure or sepsis) developing within a few hours of hospitaliza tion or in the following days. Among the situations which maintain and further trigger rapidly evolving altered metabolism are complex hormonal reactions, particularly those of the hypothalamus-hypophysis-adrenal axis, and abnormal stimulation of the autonomic nervous system. In fact, the sympathetic nervous system is known to cause significant metabolic alterations. For example, a surgery patient afflicted by septic complications may become hypercatabolic and experience significant nitrogen ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1999
Publisher
Springer Italy
Number of pages
237
Condition
New
Series
Topics in Anaesthesia and Critical Care
Number of Pages
237
Place of Publication
Milan, Italy
ISBN
9788847000421
SKU
V9788847000421
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