Abstract
A hypermetabolic state, consisting of increased resting energy expenditure, excessive protein wasting, and hyperglycemia, occurs in patients with a severe head injury. The hypermetabolism can affect survival by rapidly resulting in protein-calorie malnutrition (increased energy expenditure and protein wasting) and may adversely affect neurological recovery by altering the microenvironment of the injured brain (hyperglycemia).
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Journal | Journal of Neurotrauma |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | SUPPL. 2 |
| State | Published - Jan 1 1992 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
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