Selenium depletion in burn patients

The selenium (Se) status of 17 burn patients of the Burn Service of Hermann Hospital of Houston, TX was compared to 191 healthy individuals. Results showed significantly lower urine, plasma, and erythrocyte Se concentration and depressed erythrocyte glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity in patien...

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Published inJPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition Vol. 8; no. 6; p. 695
Main Authors Hunt, D.R, Lane, H.W, Beesinger, D, Gallagher, K, Halligan, R, Johnston, D, Rowlands, B.J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.1984
Subjects
ACTIVIDAD ENZIMATICA
ACTIVITE ENZYMATIQUE
Adult
Aged
BESOIN NUTRITIONNEL
BRULURE (LESION)
Burns - metabolism
Burns - therapy
Enteral Nutrition
Erythrocytes - enzymology
Female
Food, Formulated
Glutathione Peroxidase - blood
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
NECESIDADES DE NUTRIENTES
Nutritional Requirements
OXIDORREDUCTASAS
OXYDOREDUCTASE
Parenteral Nutrition
Parenteral Nutrition, Total
QUEMADURAS
SELENIO
SELENIUM
Selenium - administration & dosage
Selenium - deficiency
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Summary:The selenium (Se) status of 17 burn patients of the Burn Service of Hermann Hospital of Houston, TX was compared to 191 healthy individuals. Results showed significantly lower urine, plasma, and erythrocyte Se concentration and depressed erythrocyte glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px) activity in patients recovering from burns. This indicates that a high energy and protein intake in burn patients does not guarantee an adequate intake of Se to maintain normal blood Se and GSH-Px levels and normal urinary Se excretion. Recommendations are that enteral formula and total parenteral nutrition solutions used for burn patients should provide at least 200 ug Se/day
Bibliography:S30
8841468
ISSN:0148-6071
1941-2444
DOI:10.1177/0148607184008006695