From Mini-Grant to Practice Change: Implementing Indirect Calorimetry in the ICU

The latest DNS Podcast episode features Anisha Chhibber, MS, RDN, CNSC, FAND, and highlights what it takes to bring indirect calorimetry from concept to clinical practice.In this episode, Christina Rollins speaks with Anisha about her mini-grant journey, implementing indirect calorimetry at her institution, developing policies and procedures, coordinating vendor and interdisciplinary training, and collaborating with respiratory therapy to educate staff. They also explore how bedside implementation can evolve into abstract submission, ongoing skill development, and future research—particularly in the surgical ICU population.This conversation showcases how dietitians lead meaningful, sustainable change through education, collaboration, and practice-based innovation.🔗 Learn more at dnsdpg.org