Head trauma patients are significantly more catabolic. Describe this acute metabolic response to injury
What will be an ideal response?
A systemic inflammatory response occurs after a TBI and is similar to that of burns and sepsis. The increased levels of cortisol and catecholamines (norepinephrine and epinephrine) results in a hypermetabolic response associated with increased gluconeogenesis, glycogenolysis, lipolysis, and protein wasting. Hyperglycemia and insulin resistance are also common metabolic issues associated with this inflammatory response. Due to this extreme level of catabolism, it is important to aggressively feed TBI patients to prevent excessive loss in body weight.
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