Benzinga | Oct 14, 2020 08:03AM EDT

Baxter Supports New Study Showing Nutritional Needs in Critically Ill COVID-19 Patients and Published Practical Guidelines for Care

* Study is first to demonstrate importance of using indirect calorimetry (IC) to measure variable and dynamic energy needs of COVID-19 patients in the intensive care unit

* Data gathered from Q-NRG+ metabolic monitor device shows variance in resting energy expenditure (REE) measurements in comparison to frequently utilized common predictive equations, impacting likelihood of over- and under-feeding

* Practical guidance available to promote safety of healthcare providers when conducting indirect calorimetry on COVID-19 patients