Analysis of estimation methods for resting metabolic rate in critically ill adults

• Published in: JPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition Vol. 33; no. 1; p. 27
• Main Authors: Frankenfield, David C, Coleman, Abigail, Alam, Shoaib, Cooney, Robert N
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.01.2009
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Basal Metabolism; Calorimetry, Indirect - methods; Calorimetry, Indirect - standards; Critical Illness; Female; Humans; Male; Mathematics; Middle Aged; Reproducibility of Results

Prediction of metabolic rate is an important part of the nutrition assessment of critically ill patients, yet there are limited data regarding the best equation to use to make this prediction. Standardized indirect calorimetry measurements were made in 202 ventilated, adult critical care patients, a...