The effect of obesity on outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients in a medical intensive care unit.
Published in Respiration; international review of thoracic diseases • Jan 1, 2014
Authors:,,
Cindy K Lee
Eshetu Tefera
Gene Colice
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The effect of obesity on outcomes in critically ill patients requiring invasive mechanical ventilation in a medical intensive care unit (ICU) is uncertain. OBJECTIVES: This study was intended to further explore the relationship between outcomes and obesity in patients admitted to a medic...
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