Principles of the use of indirect calorimetry in intensive care

Chiolero, R.L.; Thorin, D.

Agressologie Revue Internationale de Physio-Biologie et de Pharmacologie Appliquees Aux Effets de l'Agression 31(1): 68-69

1990


ISSN/ISBN: 0002-1148
PMID: 2363486
Document Number: 362633
Energy expenditure measurements in critically ill patients using indirect calorimetry is complex and often very inaccurate. Analysis of the data should first question their validity. The components of energy expenditure should be carefully separated to assess the effects of illness, drugs and supportive treatments.

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