Abstract
In our study, REE was measured by indirect calorimetry (Deltatrac Datex) in a group of 13 HD patients (7 males and 6 females, mean age 59.8 +- 13.5 years). In each patient, REE was assessed during two HD sessions: one isothermic and one thermoneutral.
All other HD parameters were kept constant. The control group consisted of 14 healthy subjects (4 males and 10 females, mean age 41.3 +- 20.5 years) with normal renal function.
We conclude that there is no significant difference between REE in HD patients and healthy controls and that REE values are not significantly influenced by hemodialysis procedure.