Routine use of indirect calorimetry in critically ill patients: pros and cons
Elisabeth De Waele, Arthur R. H. van Zanten
Abstract
To review the pros and cons of indirect calorimetry (IC) to estimate resting energy expenditure (REE) and define individual nutritional energy targets among critically ill patients. We evaluate pros, (relative) cons and when adjustments of REE are needed (Fig.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineconsCritically illIntensive care medicineCritical illnessComputer scienceProgramming languageClinical Nutrition and GastroenterologyElectrolyte and hormonal disordersDiet and metabolism studies