Immunonutrition and cytokine response in patients with head injury

• Main Authors: Jiraporn Khorana, Kittipan Rerkasem, Chatchawann Apichartpiyakul, Choompone Sakonwasun, Wanarak Watcharasakslip, Tanat Waniyapong, Thanya Norasethtada, Kaweesak Jittawatanarak
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2018
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=61449244530&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/49371
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

Background: To investigate whether short-term postoperative immunonutrients feeding can modulate the level of cytokines in patients with head injury compared to standard enteral tube feeding formula. Material and Method: A randomized double-blind study was carried out on 40 moderate to severe head i...