title: Metabolic response to sepsis and trauma.
abstract: This review examines current knowledge regarding the metabolic responses to trauma and sepsis. The factors which may mediate the responses are discussed and the potential value of pharmacological or nutritional manipulation is reviewed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Auckland, Hospital, New Zealand.
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Douglas
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Shaw
mesh_terms: D005223:Fats / Q000378:metabolism; D005947:Glucose / Q000378:metabolism; D006728:Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000378:metabolism*; D011506:Proteins / Q000378:metabolism; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000378:metabolism*
chemical_list: D005223:Fats; D006728:Hormones; D011506:Proteins; D005947:Glucose