Validation of an alternative technique for RQ estimation in anesthetized pigs

Abstract Background Respiratory quotient (RQ) is an important variable when assessing metabolic status in intensive care patients. However, analysis of RQ requires cumbersome technical equipment. The aim of the current study was to examine a simplified blood gas-based method of RQ assessment, using...

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Main Authors: Jacob Karlsson, Anders Svedmyr, Mats Wallin, Magnus Hallbäck, Per-Arne Lönnqvist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-01-01
Series:Intensive Care Medicine Experimental
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40635-024-00598-8