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Amino Acid Turnover, Protein Metabolism, and Nitrogen Balance in Acute Kidney Injury
Objectives This chapter will: 1. Discuss the concept, pathogenesis, and impact of protein energy wasting in a patient with critical illness and acute kidney injury. 2. Discuss the significance of muscle wasting in conjunction with protein catabolism early in critical…