Post-burn hypermetabolism: past, present and future #MMPMID26132047
Jeschke MG
J Burn Care Res 2016[Mar]; 37 (2): 86-96 PMID26132047show ga
Hypermetabolism is the ubiquitous response to a severe burn injury, which was first described in the 19th century. Despite identification of important components of this complex response, hypermetabolism is still not well understood in its entirety. This article describes this incredibly fascinating response and the understanding we have gained over the last 100 years. Additionally, this article describes novel insights and delineates treatment options to modulate post-burn hypermetabolism with the goal to improve outcomes of burn patients.