The effect of different calorific doses of carbohydrate on nitrogen excretion after surgery.
The protein-sparing effect of different calorific regimens [0.025 MJ (6 kcal); 0.105 MJ (25 kcal); 0.167 MJ (40 kcal) per kg body weight per 24 h] of postoperatively infused glucose has been studied in 18 patients undergoing operations of intermediate severity. Carbohydrate infusion has a progressive nitrogen-sparing effect. However, the increased negative nitrogen balance associated with surgical stress could not be prevented completely.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001835:Body Weight; D002149:Energy Intake; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D007328:Insulin / Q000097:blood; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000378:metabolism* / Q000652:urine; D011184:Postoperative Period; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative
D007328:Insulin; D005947:Glucose; D009584:Nitrogen