Indirect but to the Point: The Use of Indirect Calorimetry in Determining Patient Nutritional Requirements (M35)

Breakout

Date & Time:

March 24, 2025

2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET

Format:

In Person & Virtual

CE Credits:

1.5 Hours

UAN: JA0002345-0000-25-051-L99-P

Course level:

Intermediate

session objectives:

What You'll Learn

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Summarize the theory behind indirect calorimetry and why it is superior to predictive equations.
  • Utilize indirect calorimetry in practice to optimize the nutrition care of patients.
  • Advocate for indirect calorimetry at your home institution.

Topics & Presenters

Indirect Calorimetry: The Why and How - Theory and Implementation

Lindsey Russell
MD, MSc, CNSC, FRCPC

Associate Staff and Gastroenterologist

Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Cleveland Clinic

Cleveland, OH

Application of Indirect Calorimetry to the Critically Ill

Paul Wischmeyer
MD, EDIC, FCCM, FASPEN

Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery; Director, TPN/Nutrition Support Service

Duke University School of Medicine

Associate Vice Chair for Clinical Research

Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, NC

Indirect Calorimetry: Present and Future Applications

Stephen A. McClave
MD, FACN, FASGE, FASPEN, AGAF

Professor of Medicine and Director of Clinical Nutrition

School of Medicine, University of Louisville

Louisville, KY

Performing Indirect Calorimetry in Real Life: Tips and Tricks

Megan Beyer
MS, RD, LDN

Clinical Research Coordinator II

Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine

Durham, NC

Moderators:

Chet Morrison

MD, FACS, FCCM

Trauma Medical Director

Washington Hospital Healthcare System

Fremont, CA