Respiratory Quotient (RQ)
Pulmonology specialty tool
Bedside Tool Interface Configuration
Computes the metabolic respiratory exchange ratio representing systemic substrate oxidation.
Algorithm Checklist Parameters:
- COâ‚‚ Produced (VCOâ‚‚) (mL/min)
- Oâ‚‚ Consumed (VOâ‚‚) (mL/min)
Primary Clinical Application:
Assesses nutritional status and fuel utilization patterns in intensive care or indirect calorimetry environments.