The characteristics of energy requirement and nutrition support in burn children / 中国小儿急救医学

ABSTRACT

Nutrition practice in burn injury requires a multifaceted approach aimed at providing meta-bolic support during a heightened inflammatory state,while accommodating surgical and medical needs of the patient. Nutritional assessment and determination of nutrient requirements are difficult,particularly given the metabolic disarray that frequently accompanies inflammation. Nutritional therapy requires careful decision making,regarding the safe use of enteral or parenteral nutrition and the aggressiveness of nutrient delivery given the severity of the patient′s illness and response to treatment.