Total parenteral nutrition in critically
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J. J. B. Lanschot; B. W. A. Feenstra; R. Looijen; C. G. Vermeij; H. A. Bruining
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Article
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1987
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Springer
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English
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In critically ill patients accurate measurement of total energy expenditure (TEE) is possible by means of continuous indirect calorimetry. Since in many ICUs the necessary equipment is not available, the Harris-Benedict formula (HB) is frequently used to calculate TEE. Supplemental application of a