DF is a 55 yo F who was brought to the trauma center following a motor vehicle accident. She sustained blunt trauma to the head, is unconscious, and is being mechanically ventilated. The MD contacts you for a consult. HT: 5'2 WT: 124# UBW: 118# Alb: 2.0 Which of the following equations would best estimate her caloric needs?
a. Harris-Benedict
b. Curreri
c. Fick
d. Penn State
d
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