Validation of carbon dioxide production (VCO2) as a tool to calculate resting energy expenditure (REE) in mechanically ventilated critically ill patients: a retrospective observational study

Indirect calorimetry (IC) measurement is considered the gold standard for the assessment of resting energy expenditure (REE). It is based on the measurement of oxygen and carbon dioxide consumption (VO2 and VCO2,...

Source: Critical Care - August 3, 2018 Category: Intensive Care Authors: I. Kagan, O. Zusman, I. Bendavid, M. Theilla, J. Cohen and P. Singer Tags: Research Source Type: research