Serum trace elements levels in patients transferred from the intensive care unit to wards

Gündoğan K., Gunay Y. E., Ozer N. T., Sahin G. G., Mendil N. O. A., Sahin S., ...More

CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN, vol.44, pp.218-223, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2021.06.014
  • Journal Name: CLINICAL NUTRITION ESPEN
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, EMBASE, Food Science & Technology Abstracts, MEDLINE, Veterinary Science Database
  • Page Numbers: pp.218-223
  • Keywords: Critically ill, Zinc, Chromium, Selenium, Trace element, Micronutrient, ENTERAL NUTRITION, SELENIUM, ZINC, GUIDELINES, MORTALITY, THERAPY, COPPER, SEPSIS
  • Lokman Hekim University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background & aims: Trace elements act as co-factors and/or in co-enzymes in many metabolic pathways and its deficiency contributes to metabolic and infectious complications. The aim of this study was to determine serum zinc, selenium, cobalt, chromium, copper and ceruloplasmin levels for identify the need for post intensive care unit (ICU) nutritional follow-up.