The patient with critical neurological disease.
The known metabolic abnormalities and nutritional requirements of the brain injury, spinal cord injury, and acute stroke patient have been presented. Further investigations are required in all these conditions to identify specific nutritional requirements and metabolic abnormalities. The specific role of nutritional support on outcome, immune function, and body structure requires further study.
Young
B
B
Department of Surgery, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington.
Ott
L
L
Rapp
R
R
Norton
J
J
D000208:Acute Disease; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000628:therapy*; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000628:therapy*; D003422:Critical Care; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000628:therapy*