the prediction equation only consider a single factor, so it couldn't estimate accurately the energy expenditure for newborn infants. indirect calorimetry is a better way to know the actual ree o…
to explore the measuring methods of resting energy expenditure (ree) in newborn infants, ree were measured by using indirect calorimetry on 19 healthy newborns respectively.
resting energy expenditure can be measured with the use of indirect calorimetry or more conveniently estimated with the use of standard predictive equations.