Lower body mass index is an independent predictor of mortality in older patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Lower body mass index is an independent predictor of mortality in older patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome

Background: Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with high mortality. The impacts of body mass index (BMI) on the morality of older patients with ARDS remain unclear. Methods: This is a single-center cohort study which was conducted at Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan....

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Main Authors: Jia-Jun Wu, Wei-Fan Ou, Yu-Yi Yu, Chieh-Liang Wu, Tsung-Ying Yang, Ming-Cheng Chan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS)
Ageing
Older patients
Elderly
Body mass index (BMI)
Mortality
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024017808

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