Nutrition of the Critically Ill — A 21st-Century Perspective

Health care-induced diseases constitute a fast-increasing problem. Just one type of these health care-associated infections (HCAI) constitutes the fourth leading cause of death in Western countries. About 25 million individuals worldwide are estimated each year to undergo major surgery, of which app...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Stig Bengmark
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2013-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
gut
IL1
TNF
LPS
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/5/1/162