Role of Protein and Glutamine in the nutritional treatment of severe burns.

Nutritional support is a critical aspect of the management of patients with severe burns. More than any other injury, the inflammation and catabolism associated with a burn can exacerbate nutrient deficiencies. This predisposes patients to impaired immune function, increased risk of developing infectious complications, organ failure and ultimately death.(1). Effect of severe burns on the […]

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