Muscular wasting as a consequence of sepsis.

Chapter

Publication Date:

1999

Abstract:

The chapter describes the pathogenetic mechanisms leading to muscle wasting and weakness as a consequence of systemic inflammatory response syndrome.

CRIS type:

2.1 Contributo in volume (Capitolo o Saggio)

Keywords:

Sepsis; infection; inflammatory response; muscle wasting; muscle weakness.

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Authors of the University:

LATRONICO NICOLA

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Book title:

Anaesthesia, Pain, Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, A.P.I.C.E. 13.