Evaluation of a non-invasive method for the measurement of metabolic rate in humans.
Clin Sci (Lond)
; 69(2): 135-41, 1985 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-3933889
ABSTRACT
Measurements of oxygen consumption (VO2) and carbon dioxide production (VCO2) can be used to calculate energy expenditure. Such data are useful in the nutritional management of a variety of pathological conditions. This study is an evaluation in vitro and in vivo of the mating of a canopy and a Beckman metabolic measurement cart 1 (MMC). The canopy allows for the collection of expired gases without facial attachments. Studies in vitro demonstrated the necessity of calibrating the CO2 analyser at the concentrations used in such a system (0.50-0.80% CO2). Measurements of VO2 were within + 12% to -8% of predicted values, and when calibrated at 0.50% and 0.75% CO2, measurements of VCO2 were within + 2% and -7% of predicted values. The studies in vivo revealed that VO2 and VCO2 were within +/- 11% of the values obtained by using a canopy-spirometer-computer system. The MMC plus canopy may provide an alternative method for the clinical measurement of VO2 and VCO2, especially in subjects unable to tolerate a tight-fitting mask for prolonged periods.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Basal Metabolism
/
Calorimetry
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Calorimetry, Indirect
Type of study:
Clinical_trials
Limits:
Adult
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Clin Sci (Lond)
Year:
1985
Document type:
Article