The Stress Response of Critical Illness: Metabolic and Hormonal Aspects

Download or read book The Stress Response of Critical Illness: Metabolic and Hormonal Aspects written by Jean-Charles Preiser and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-03-24 with total page 245 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book demonstrates how the latest insights into the physiopathology of the stress response can be integrated into clinical practice. The topic is particularly relevant since the metabolic changes triggered by acute stress, including adaptive responses such as resistance to anabolic signals, have recently been more precisely delineated. The underlying mechanisms of these changes are also now better understood. The authors analyse how these advances could result in better management and more effective prevention of the long-term clinical consequences of the alterations occurring during the acute phase. An international panel of respected experts discusses these topics and describes the management of some common clinical conditions.