indirect calorimetry correct answers What is the best method for determining energy needs in the critically ill adult patient?
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... [Show More] simplistic weight-based equation correct answers In the absence of IC, ASPEN suggest using what to determine energy requirements?
accuracy of IC correct answers What do all of these factors affect?: presence of air leaks, chest tubes, supplemental oxygen (NC or bipap), vent settings, CRRT, anesthisia, physical activity, excessive movement
fractional inspiratory oxygen, positive end-expiratory pressure correct answers What two factors for vent settings affect accuracy of IC?
false - they are equal in accuracy correct answers true or false: equations from testing hospital patients (Penn State, Ireton-Jones, Swinamer) are more accurate than those from testing normal volunteers (Harris-benedict, Mifflin)
simplicity correct answers What is the one advantage of using weight-based equations over predictive equations in the ICU?
overfeeding correct answers in a study of burn patients, use of IC-directed nutrition therapy helped avoid what?
once per week correct answers whether measured by IC or estimated by predictive equations, energy expenditure should be reevaluated more than how often?
protein correct answers in the critical care setting, which macro is the most important for healing wounds, supporting immune function, and maintaining lean body mass?
true correct answers True or false: serum protein markers are not validated for determining adequacy of protein provision
false correct answers true or false: routine enteral formulations usually have enough protein for critically ill patients
24-48 correct answers ASPEN recommend EN be initiated within how many hours in the critically ill pt unable to maintain volitional intake?
tight junctions correct answers EN supports the functional integrity of the guy by maintaining ____ _____ between intraepithelial cells, stimulating blood flow, and inducing the release of trophic endogenous agents [Show Less]