Resting energy expenditure in critically ill patients: Evaluation methods and clinical applications
Summary Patients on intensive care present systemic, metabolic, and hormonal alterations that may adversely affect their nutritional condition and lead to fast and important depletion of lean mass and malnutrition. Several factors and medical conditions can influence the energy expenditure (EE) of c...
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| Language: | English |
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Associação Médica Brasileira
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| Series: | Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira |
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