title: A new formula for estimating metabolic rate.
abstract: A formula for estimating metaoblic rate using inlet volume flow and oxygen fractionation of outlet air is derived. The formula is simplified and the error induced is evaluated and compared with that of Weir's formula.
mesh_terms: D002151:Calorimetry / Q000379:methods*; D002153:Calorimetry, Indirect / Q000379:methods*; D008954:Models, Biological