Which of the following conditions will preclude the use of indirect calorimetry?
I. Cuffed endotracheal tubes
II. Circuit leaks
III. FiO₂ 0.40
IV. HFOV

Question

Which of the following conditions will preclude the use of indirect calorimetry? I. Cuffed endotracheal tubes II. Circuit leaks III. FiO₂ 0.40 IV. HFOV

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Conditions that preclude the use of indirect calorimetry include uncuffed endotracheal tubes, cuff or ventilator circuit leaks >10% to 15%, FiO₂ >50%, need for high-frequency ventilation or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and active chest tube leakage.

Which of the Following Conditions Will Preclude the Use of Indirect