Table 2.

General Principles of Management of Fatigue [TRACES].

Management element	Associated feature
Treat/Rectify	Sarcopenia
	Sepsis
	Pruritus
	Hypothyroidism
	Hypocortisolism
	Cardiopulmonary issues
	Renal dysfunction
	Electrolyte imbalance
	Anemia
	Glucose control
	Mineral deficiency [K+, Mg2+, Ca2+, Zn]
	Vitamin deficiency [B1, B12, folate, Vit D]
	Nonselective beta-blockers
	Sleep disorders
	Depression
Avoid	Smoking
	Alcohol
	Hot baths
	Working across time-zones/shifts
	Packed work schedule
	Denial of the problem
Curb	Bed rest
	Day time naps
	Health drinks
	Weight gain
	Stressful situations
Exercise	Aerobic
	Resistance
	Structured or unstructured—hours on feet
Substrate	Calories
	Proteins
	Nocturnal snack
	Ergogenic foods