Effective and efficient nutritional support for the injured child.
This article discusses the critical points in nutritional support of the injured child. Each applies currently understood basic science information to practical bedside care.
Jaksic
Tom
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Children's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA. tom.jaksic@tch.harvard.edu
D002648:Child; D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates / Q000378:metabolism; D004573:Electrolytes / Q000378:metabolism; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D007662:Ketosis / Q000378:metabolism; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000378:metabolism; D018529:Nutritional Support; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000378:metabolism / Q000628:therapy*
D004040:Dietary Carbohydrates; D004573:Electrolytes; D005230:Fatty Acids, Nonesterified