Morbid Obesity as a Determinant of Outcome in the Critically Ill

2006 ◽  
pp. 737-744
Author(s):  
I. Kim ◽  
S. A. Nasraway
Keyword(s):  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Critically Ill

Managing Care of Critically Ill Bariatric Patients

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 275-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheryl Holsworth ◽  
Susan Gallagher
Keyword(s):  
At Risk ◽  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Weight Loss ◽  
Critical Care ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Metabolic Surgery ◽  
Chronic Conditions ◽  
Morbidly Obese ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Bariatric Patients

Nearly 160 million Americans are overweight, obese, or morbidly obese. Morbid obesity and its numerous comorbidities are threats to a person’s health. Moreover, hospitalized individuals living with adiposity-based chronic conditions are at risk for certain immobility hazards. Many individuals who are morbidly obese look to metabolic surgery as a means for achieving sustainable weight loss. This article addresses critical care needs of people living with excess weight or weight maldistribution, along with specific needs of those undergoing metabolic surgery.

Morbid obesity is an independent determinant of death among surgical critically ill patients*

2006 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 964-970 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stanley A. Nasraway ◽  
Matthew Albert ◽  
Anne M. Donnelly ◽  
Robin Ruthazer ◽  
Scott A. Shikora ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Independent Determinant

scholarly journals Plasma concentrations of caspofungin in a critically ill patient with morbid obesity

Critical Care ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Ferriols-Lisart ◽  
Gerardo Aguilar ◽  
Alejandro Pérez-Pitarch ◽  
Jaume Puig ◽  
Carlos Ezquer-Garín ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Critically Ill Patient

Morbid Obesity is Not a Risk Factor for Mortality in Critically Ill Trauma Patients

2009 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 226-231 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose J. Diaz ◽  
Patrick R. Norris ◽  
Bryan R. Collier ◽  
Marschall B. Berkes ◽  
Asli Ozdas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Trauma Patients

Septic Shock in a Critically Ill Young Man with Morbid Obesity

2011 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-68
Author(s):  
Heather L. Martin
Keyword(s):  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Septic Shock ◽  
Critically Ill

scholarly journals The pharmacokinetic challenge of polymyxin B in critically ill patients with morbid obesity

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yue-liang Xie ◽  
Jing-jing Liu ◽  
Jin-fu Peng ◽  
Ya-qian Li ◽  
Ya-qi Lin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients ◽  
Polymyxin B

TRACHEOSTOMY IN CRITICALLY ILL NEUROSURGICAL PATIENTS

2001 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. A5-A5
Author(s):  
Keith Y.C. Goh ◽  
Wendy Teoh ◽  
Chumpon Chan
Keyword(s):  
Critically Ill ◽  
Neurosurgical Patients

Modifications in food intake, leptin and CCK postprandial levels after Gastric Banding for morbid obesity

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A209-A209
Author(s):  
M LUCA ◽  
E CERVELLIN ◽  
F GALEAZZI ◽  
D LANARO ◽  
L BUSETTO ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Food Intake ◽  
Gastric Banding

1596: Does Morbid Obesity Affect Operative Parameters, Complications, or Oncologic Outcomes after Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy?

2007 ◽  
Vol 177 (4S) ◽  
pp. 528-528
Author(s):  
Seth A. Capello ◽  
Judd Boczko ◽  
Hitendra R.H. Patel ◽  
Jean V. Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Morbid Obesity ◽  
Radical Prostatectomy ◽  
Oncologic Outcomes ◽  
Robot Assisted

Six-month outcome of critically ill patients given glutamine-supplemented parenteral nutrition*1

Nutrition ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
R GRIFFITHS
Keyword(s):  
Parenteral Nutrition ◽  
Critically Ill ◽  
Critically Ill Patients
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