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

Georgia Vasileiou Sinong QianRahul IyengarMichelle B MulderLindsey M GassJonathan J ParksGerd D PustRishi RattanEdward LineenPatricia ByersDaniel Dante Yeh

Published in: Nutrition in clinical practice : official publication of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (2019)

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.

Keyphrases

trauma patients
end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
physical activity
patient reported
replacement therapy