The Association between Obesity and Outcomes in Critically Ill Patients

BACKGROUND: Obesity rates are increasing worldwide, particularly in North America. The impact of obesity on the outcome of critically ill patients is unclear.

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Main Authors: Stephan Wardell, Alastair Wall, Rhonda Bryce, John A Gjevre, Karen Laframboise, John K Reid
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2015-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/938930
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