Abstract

GARNICA ESCAMILLA, Marco Antonio et al. Hypermetabolism in the burned patient. Med. crít. (Col. Mex. Med. Crít.) [online]. 2021, vol.35, n.4, pp.194-199.  Epub Feb 16, 2022. ISSN 2448-8909.

Burn injury is often referred to as the most severe form of trauma in relation to the high metabolic response it generates because it can be perpetuated and remain elevated even up three years after the injury has resolved.

Metabolic alterations are complex due to various mechanisms involved (metabolic, hormonal, inflammatory and genetic). Currently there are several mechanisms implemented in order to try to stop this hypermetabolic response. The purpose of this article is to inform medical personnel, which are the main causes of hypermetabolism and management strategies that exist in the treatment of severe burn.

Keywords : Hypermetabolism; nutrition; burned patient.

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