Metabolic Response to Injury and Role of Anabolic Hormones

Abstract

Purpose of review: To provide a short review of the literature describing the hypermetabolic response to injury and potential treatments. Associated findings include changes in inflammatory mediators and secreted hormones. Recent findings: Treatments should be aimed at decreasing the response and potentially the use of anabolic agents. Of note, recent interest in the hyperglycemic response to injury and insulin treatment will be highlighted. Summary: The current metabolic care of the burned patient including nutrition is now being unfolded. It is relatively clear that anabolic treatment should be considered in all those with severe injury. Timing of the treatment, however, is still a topic of discussion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2007
Accession Number
ADA627936

Entities

People

  • Sandra Wanek
  • Steven Wolf

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Amino Acids
  • Body Weight
  • Burns
  • Chemistry
  • Feeding Methods
  • Glucose Metabolism Disorders
  • Growth Factors
  • Health Services
  • Insulin
  • Metabolism
  • Peptide Growth Factors
  • Proteins
  • Wound Infections

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

Readers

  • Gulf War Illness and Chronic Multisymptom Illness in Veterans.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Trauma Surgery or Emergency Medicine.