Metabolic integrity of specific organ systems.
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This short review will address the potential uses for quantitative analyses of organ function in the critically ill patient. Multiple system failure is common in the critical-care unit, and the ability to measure reserves of organ function may enable earlier detection and treatment of this problem and provide a more accurate prognosis for such patients.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Clinical chemistry
دوره 36 8 Pt 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990