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Published in: Critical Care 1/2010

01-02-2010 | Letter

Substitution of exudative trace element losses in burned children

Authors: Pascal Stucki, Marie-Hélène Perez, Jacques Cotting, Alan Shenkin, Mette M Berger

Published in: Critical Care | Issue 1/2010

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We describe an intravenous copper-selenium-zinc substitution policy in children with major burns using adult doses adapted to total body surface area. Blood levels and clinical course confirm its safety, with a rapidly favourable clinical evolution. …
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Metadata
Title
Substitution of exudative trace element losses in burned children
Authors
Pascal Stucki
Marie-Hélène Perez
Jacques Cotting
Alan Shenkin
Mette M Berger
Publication date
01-02-2010
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Critical Care / Issue 1/2010
Electronic ISSN: 1364-8535
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc9198

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