The association between sarcopenia and functional outcomes after hospital discharge among critically ill surgical patients

The association between sarcopenia and functional outcomes after hospital discharge among critically ill surgical patients

Summary: Background: To determine the association between sarcopenia in surgical intensive care unit (SICU) patients and long-term functional outcomes. Method: This prospective, cohort study enrolled patients aged >65 years admitted to SICUs at the tertiary care hospital. Their muscle mass and s...

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Main Authors: Wariya Vongchaiudomchoke, Benjaporn Sathitkarnmanee, Chayanan Thanakiattiwibun, Sunit Jarungjitaree, Onuma Chaiwat
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-07-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Subjects:
Bioelectrical impedance vector analysis (BIVA)
Functional outcomes
Sarcopenia
Surgical intensive care unit
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958421005984

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