Resting Energy Expenditure Measured by Indirect Calorimetry in Infants and Young Children with Chronic Lung Disease.

Conclusion: To ensure optimal nutritional support, REE should be measured by indirect calorimetry in pediatric patients with chronic lung diseases. Based on our finding, the Schofield-Weight/Height equation was the most accurate equation for predicting REE in this group of patients. PMID: 29952514 [PubMed - in process]
Source: Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet thangphaet - Category: General Medicine Tags: J Med Assoc Thai Source Type: research