The impact of obesity on ventilator-associated pneumonia, a US nationwide study

The impact of obesity on ventilator-associated pneumonia, a US nationwide study

Abstract Background Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the leading causes of mortality in patients with critical care illness. Since obesity is highly prevalent, we wanted to study its impact on the outcomes of patients who develop VAP. Methods Using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS)...

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Main Authors: Mohamad El Labban, Michella Abi Zeid Daou, Hiba Smaily, Abbas Hammoud, Ghandi Hassan, Syed Khan, Imad Bou Akl
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Pulmonary Medicine
Subjects:
Obesity
Pneumonia
Ventilator-Associated
Obesity Paradox
Critical care
Respiration
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-02924-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12890-024-02924-y

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