Research - Burns

Bioelectric impedance analysis (BIA) is used to measure the body composition and total body water of normal subjects. The purpose of this study was to determine if the hydration of patients with burns could be assessed by BIA. Assessments of total body water as determined by BIA and the tritiated water method were prospectively compared.

The aim of this study was to evaluate changes in body fat stores in major burn injuries as determined by bioelectrical impedance. Nutritional needs directing the provided diet was assessed by indirect calorimetry.