A group of complex neuroendocrine and metabolic changes that occur in response to trauma and surgery. The net effect is increased catabolism, substrate mobilisation and retention of salt and...
Carbohydrate Metabolism Blood glucose concentrations increase after trauma:Stimulated by cortisol and catecholamineDue to increased hepatic glycogenolysis and gluconeogenesisPeripheral glucose utilisation also decreasesIncrease in concentration proportional to the...