Metabolic Science Metabolism encompasses all of the biochemical and biophysical reactions that maintain the organism-level energy homeostasis necessary for continued cellular life in response to ever-shifting environmental conditions. , Fully understanding the metabolic processes at work in living systems requires…
Introduction Acute renal dysfunction represents a critical complication of an acute thermal injury and is associated with a significant increase in morbidity and mortality. Currently, the incidence of acute renal failure (ARF) in burn patients varies between 0.5% and 30%,…
Introduction The massive burn is as much a metabolic insult as it is a tissue injury. Clearly resultant tissue defects represent the critical factor in long-term functional complications from massive burns. In the acute phase of burn care, a persistent,…