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Traumatic brain injury, nutritional status and outcomes: a registry based cohort study

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: Severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is associated with hypermetabolism and increased protein catabolism. While studies suggest that nutritional support in TBI may be beneficial, to date, limited information exists regarding the association between existing malnutrition at ICU admission and patient outcomes.

Source: Intensive Care Medicine Experimental

DOI: 10.1186/2197-425x-3-s1-a437

Authors: A Peetz, KM Mogensen, JD Rawn, A Salim, KB Christopher

Institution: Brigham and Women's Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Clinical Nutrition and Gastroenterology

Subfield: Nutrition and Dietetics

Field: Nursing

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,890