Why measure the respiratory quotient of patients on total parenteral nutrition?
The article describes the importance of monitoring the respiratory quotient for patients on total parenteral nutrition. Two reasons are given: prevention of fat accumulation in the liver and alleviation of potential respiratory distress secondary to excess glucose.
D001784:Blood Gas Analysis; D005234:Fatty Liver / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005947:Glucose / Q000009:adverse effects; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000096:biosynthesis; D008297:Male; D008433:Mathematics; D010289:Parenteral Nutrition, Total / Q000009:adverse effects; D012119:Respiration; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology
D008055:Lipids; D005947:Glucose