The adequacy of energy and protein intake after burn injury is best evaluated by

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The adequacy of energy and protein intake is best evaluated by monitoring healing, graft take, and some nutrition assessment parameters such as weight.The problem with using weight on its own is that it can be difficult to obtain accurate weights because of fluid shifts, edema, and wound dressings.Indirect calorimetry is used to measure energy expenditure.Serum albumin remains depressed until major burns are healed.Proteins with shorter half-lives such as prealbumin help to assess the resolution of the inflammatory response and the adequacy of nutrition support therapy.

The Adequacy of Energy and Protein Intake After Burn Injury