title: Metabolic monitors as a diagnostic tool.
abstract: Metabolic measurements using indirect calorimetry aid in nutritional assessment and management in intensive care units. They are used during weaning from mechanical ventilator and can calculate work of breathing also. We would like to report a case in which these monitors helped diagnose and manage a child with hypometabolism.
authors: Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Baba Kharak Singh Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001, India. drtanvirsamra@yahoo.in
authors: Tanvir
authors: T
authors: Samra
authors: Sandeep
authors: S
authors: Sharma
authors: Mridula
authors: M
authors: Pawar
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