Validating a new instrument for indirect calorimetry in the ICU: a comparison of gas exchange measurements between BEACON Caresystem and Deltatrac II.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Critical illness; Metabolic and Endocrine - Other metabolic disorders; Diet and Nutrition - Other diet and nutrition disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616001523493
• Lead Sponsor: Prof Jan Wernerman

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-11-04
• Study Completion: 2018-10-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 49

Inclusion Criteria

Critically ill patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation.

Exclusion Criteria

Fraction of inspired oxygen concentration >0.6, respiratory rate >35, uncontrolled gas leaks in ventilatory circuit (chest drains, pneumothorax, bronchoesophageal fistula), leak in ventilator circuit >10% of minute volume, ECMO/NO-therapy, absence of informed consent by patient or relative.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary outcome is the level of agreement between VO2 and VCO2 as determined by the study device (BEACON Caresystem) and the reference method (Deltatrac II).[Time of study measurements. ]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Respiratory quotient as determined by the study device (BEACON Caresystem) and reference method (Deltatrac II). [Time of study measurements. ]