10.26180/5b91b7333090c
Neil Orford
Neil
Orford
The effect of critical illness on bone metabolism and bone mineral density
Monash University
2019
Intensive Care
Osteoporosis
Long-term outcomes
Bone density
Endocrinology
Intensive Care
2019-03-14 02:58:34
Thesis
https://bridges.monash.edu/articles/thesis/The_effect_of_critical_illness_on_bone_metabolism_and_bone_mineral_density/7056587
In the years after critical illness, survivors are more likely to experience disability and
disease. The recognition, prevention and treatment of this is evolving. Loss of bone mass
after critical illness may contribute to disability, because of an increased risk of fracture and
death. This thesis investigates the relationship between critical illness, bone loss, and
fracture, and proposes a study to prevent this from occurring.