Practical guidance for the use of indirect calorimetry during COVID 19 pandemic
Pierre Singer, Claude Pichard, Elisabeth De Waele
Abstract
The daily practice requires the use of indirect calorimetry to define the energy requirements of intensive care patients. In the time of COVID-19 pandemic, this practice is challenging. The purpose of this methodology paper is to provide practical guidance to health professionals to perform this measurement safely, using various metabolic monitors.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Pandemic2019-20 coronavirus outbreakSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)MedicineMedical emergencyVirologyOutbreakPathologyDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Clinical Nutrition and GastroenterologyIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersDiet and metabolism studies