Table 1 Patients baseline characteristics and BMR, RMR and TEE at baseline 5 days and in the community respectively [mean (SD)]
From: Energy expenditure of acutely ill hospitalised patients
Variable | Baseline (n-55) | Day 5 (n = 32) | Six weeks in the community (n = 17) |
|---|---|---|---|
Age | 76 (9) | ||
Gender, female (%) | 8 (40%) | ||
Chronic disease/patient | 1.5 | ||
Drug/patient+ | 2.1 | 2.1 | |
Body weight (kg) | 70 (13) | 72 (12) | |
BMI (kg/m2) | 26.3 (5.5) | 26.4 (5.5) | |
MUAC (cm) | 29.3 (2.9) | 29.7 (1.9) | |
TSF (mm) | 19 (7.8) | 16.3 (4.4) | |
Thyroid stimulating hormone (normal 0.38–4.7 mμ/L) | 1.6 (0.75) | 3.3 (6.9) | |
C-reactive proteins * (normal <6 mg/L) | 22 (28) | 12 (18) | 5 (7) |
Energy Expenditure [BMR] * (Kcal/day) | 1403 (346) | 1317 (446) | 1159 (445) |