Use of Predictive Equations for Energy Prescription Results in Inaccurate Estimation in Trauma Patients.

CONCLUSION: In critically injured patients, predictive equations for energy needs do not account for dynamic metabolic changes over time and could result in underfeeding or overfeeding. Adjusting daily prescription based on continuous IC may result in better individualized treatment.
PMID: 31423668 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Nutrition in Clinical Practice - August 17, 2019 Category: Nutrition Authors: Vasileiou G, Qian S, Iyengar R, Mulder MB, Gass LM, Parks J, Pust GD, Rattan R, Lineen E, Byers P, Yeh DD Tags: Nutr Clin Pract Source Type: research