Which of the Following Conditions Will Preclude the Use of Indirect

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following conditions will preclude the use of indirect calorimetry?
I. Cuffed endotracheal tubes
II. Circuit leaks
III. FiO₂ 0.40
IV. HFOV

• A) I, II, and III only
• B) II and III only
• C) II and IV only
• D) I, III, and IV only

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