Energy expenditure and indirect calorimetry in critical illness and convalescence: current evidence and practical considerations
Abstract The use of indirect calorimetry is strongly recommended to guide nutrition therapy in critically ill patients, preventing the detrimental effects of under- and overfeeding. However, the course of energy expenditure is complex, and clinical studies on indirect calorimetry during critical ill...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2021-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Intensive Care |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40560-021-00524-0 |