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Diagnostic Specialty Section - Resting Energy Expenditure-Indirect Calorimetry August 2026

This course, Resting Energy Expenditure-Indirect Calorimetry is an introduction and overview of the basics needed to accurately measure a patient’s caloric needs. Learn what parameters are measured to output energy expenditure as well as indications and contraindications to testing. Matt also reviews several data examples and equipment examples.

Approved for 1.00 CRCE Hours.

SEMINAR OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Explain the principles and clinical value of indirect calorimetry for measuring resting energy expenditure.
- Identify appropriate patient indications, contraindications, and testing limitations.
- Describe the preparation, calibration, and testing procedures needed to obtain safe, accurate measurements.
- Evaluate test quality, troubleshoot unreliable data and interpret results to support individualized nutrition management.

CHAPTERS

Resting Energy Expenditure-Indirect Calorimetry


Speaker Information

Matt O’Brien MS RRT RPFT FAARC

Matt O’Brien is a past chair of the AARC Diagnostics section, he has over 30 years of experience working in pulmonary diagnostics. He is a faculty member of the MGC sponsored Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics Seminar. He currently provides training fand support for respiratory clinical trials.