Early oral feeding of patients with extensive burns.
The oral administration of fluid to patients with extensive burns is usually acceptable during the first 48 h post-burn. Nutrients can be added to the drinks, whereby a hyperalimentation regimen can be reached within a few days. However, accurate monitoring through laboratory investigations needs to be carried out during this treatment.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001786:Blood Glucose / Q000032:analysis; D002056:Burns / Q000097:blood / Q000628:therapy*; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002149:Energy Intake; D004750:Enteral Nutrition / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013997:Time Factors; D014508:Urea / Q000097:blood
D001786:Blood Glucose; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D014508:Urea