BM is a 35-year-old firefighter who has sustained major burns and smoke inhalation. He is taken to the burn unit, and a consult with the registered dietitian has been ordered.
HT: 6'1" WT: 180 pounds (81.6 kg)
-What is the best way to estimate his caloric needs?

Question

BM is a 35-year-old firefighter who has sustained major burns and smoke inhalation. He is taken to the burn unit, and a consult with the registered dietitian has been ordered.
HT: 6'1"          WT: 180 pounds (81.6  kg)  
-What is the best way to estimate his caloric needs?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Indirect calorimetry is the gold standard method for estimating energy expenditure in critically ill patients, including those with major burns and smoke inhalation. It measures the amount of oxygen consumed and carbon dioxide produced during breathing to determine the body's metabolic rate. The other options are less accurate and/or are not specific to this patient population.

BM Is a 35-Year-Old Firefighter Who Has Sustained Major Burns