During recovery from a serious surgery or trauma, how much water is likely to be produced in a 24-hr period by the catabolism of fat and proteins?

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Recovery after surgery or trauma may be similar to starvation. Under such conditions, approximately 500 mg of protein and a similar amount of fat are metabolized. This yields approximately 1 L of water per day.

During Recovery from a Serious Surgery or Trauma, How Much