ABSTRACT
Objective: To explore the effects of early higher protein nutrition support and growth hormone in patients with severe craniocerebral injury. Methods: 60 patients with severe craniocerebral injury were randomized into observation group and control group.The observation group (30 cases) had received on higher protein nutrition support [2-2.5 g/(kg?d)] and growth hormone for one week. The control group(30 cases) had received lower [1.2-1.5 g/(kg?d) protein nutrition support] for one week. The levels of protein index were determined. The clinical effect and complication were compared between the two groups. Results: The serum prealbumin, albumin, transferrin and hemoglobin in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group.The staying time in ICU was significantly shorter and the progrosis was better in the observation group. There were no statistical differences about the index of liver function, renal function and the morbility between the two groups. Conclusion: Early higher protein nutrition support and growth hormone can improve the nutrition status and the prognosis of patients with severe craniocerebral injury.