PP191-SUN USE OF BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) AND ARM CIRCUMFERENCE (AC), ON THE NUTRITIONAL STATUS ANALYSIS OF PATIENTS STARTING ORAL DIET IN AN INTENSIVE CARE UNIT (ICU)

Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status of patients living with the human immunodeficiency virus and making use of antiretroviral medication. Methods: This is an observational cross-sectional analytical study that was conducted from May to July 2018. The nutritional status was determined through the evaluation of anthropometric data. The anthropometric measurements collected were: body mass index, brachial circumference, triceps skin fold and waist circumference. Results: We evaluated 120 patients in regular use of antiretroviral therapy. According to the body mass index, most individuals (41.2%) presented eutrophy, followed by overweight (35.7%). Regarding waist circumference, about 30% of patients presented a much increased risk for cardiovascular diseases. It was also observed that 47.5% of the patients presented eutrophy through the arm circumference parameter. Regarding the anthropometric parameter, triceps skin fold, it was observed that 29.9% of the patients presented severe malnutrition, followed by obesity (24.2%). Conclusion: It is known that even individuals undergoing antiretroviral therapy, aiming at slowing the progression of the disease, may present a possible involuntary weight loss during treatment. When related, the parameters of arm circumference, triceps skin fold, and waist circumference characterize the clinical signs of lipodystrophic syndrome, defined as abnormal redistribution of body fat. It is concluded that constant nutritional monitoring of patients in regular use of antiretroviral therapy drugs is necessary in order to prevent possible complications in the nutritional status of patients living with the human immunodeficiency virus.

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Effect of maternal underweight on fetal outcome

Biomedicine ◽

10.51248/.v39i3.174 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 39 (3) ◽

pp. 480-483

Author(s):

Monteiro Geraldin ◽

N Anupama ◽

Rekha D. Kini ◽

Nayanatara A. K. ◽

Sneha Shetty ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Weight Gain ◽

Body Mass ◽

Neonatal Intensive Care ◽

Fetal Outcome ◽

Chi Square ◽

Chi Square Test ◽

Nicu Admission

Introduction and Aim: Nutritional state of the mother before and during pregnancy is one of the important determinants along with factors like pre-pregnancy BMI, weight gain during pregnancy and gestational age which determines pregnancy outcome. Adequate gestational weight gain contributes for better pregnancy outcomes in both mother and infants for short- and long-term health. Materials and Methods: This is an observational study conducted retrospectively over a year comprised 300 pregnant subjects in their second trimester. Incidence of anemia, preterm labour, intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR) and neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admission were compared in women with various Body Mass index (BMI). Analysis of the data was done using SPSS version 13 using chi square test and p ? 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Out of 300 subjects, 79 developed anemia, among these 64(81%) were in the underweight category. 49 cases had a preterm delivery, out of these 49 cases, about 37(75.5%) belonged to the underweight BMI category. 39 cases delivered an intra-uterine growth retarded baby. Out of these 39 cases, about 25 (64.1%) belonged to the underweight BMI category. 56 neonates required intensive care unit (NICU) admission, of which 41 (73.2%) neonates born for underweight BMI mothers. Conclusion: The high proportions of underweight pregnancies in this study reflects the poor nutritional status. Adverse effects of maternal low body mass index target the fetus. Adequate weight gain of pregnant woman is an extremely important factor for the fetal outcome.

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Body Mass Index Is Not a Risk Factor for Mortality in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit

CHEST Journal ◽

10.1378/chest.1118889 ◽

2011 ◽

Vol 140 (4) ◽

pp. 364A

Author(s):

Adam Khader ◽

Garry Ritter ◽

Rajeev Gupta ◽

Denis Knobel ◽

Gary Deutsch ◽

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Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Risk Factor ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Body Mass ◽

Surgical Intensive Care Unit ◽

Surgical Intensive Care

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Does Body Mass Index Affect Infection-Related Outcomes in the Intensive Care Unit?

Surgical Infections ◽

10.1089/sur.2006.079 ◽

2007 ◽

Vol 8 (6) ◽

pp. 581-588 ◽

Cited By ~ 17

Author(s):

Robert L. Smith ◽

Tae W. Chong ◽

Traci L. Hedrick ◽

Michael G. Hughes ◽

Heather L. Evans ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Body Mass

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423 THE CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF BODY MASS INDEX IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Journal of Investigative Medicine ◽

10.2310/6650.2005.00006.422 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 53 (1) ◽

pp. S328.5-S328

Author(s):

J. G. Zein ◽

E. A. Chbeir ◽

M. M. Tawk ◽

G. T. Kinasewitz

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Clinical Significance ◽

Body Mass

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The effect of body mass index on the development of acute kidney injury and mortality in intensive care unit: is obesity paradox valid?

Renal Failure ◽

10.1080/0886022x.2021.1901738 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

pp. 543-555

Author(s):

Mehmet Süleyman Sabaz ◽

Sinan Aşar ◽

Gökhan Sertçakacılar ◽

Nagihan Sabaz ◽

Zafer Çukurova ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Intensive Care Unit ◽

Acute Kidney Injury ◽

Intensive Care ◽

Body Mass ◽

Kidney Injury ◽

Obesity Paradox

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Overview of Hemoglobin Levels and Nutritional Status Based on Body Mass Index (BMI) and Upper Arm Circumference (LLA) Indicators in Foster Families in Uteunkot Village, Muara Dua District, Lhokseumawe in 2021

Arkus ◽

10.37275/arkus.v8i1.130 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (1) ◽

pp. 203-209

Author(s):

Mardiati ◽

Noviana Zara ◽

Anna Millizia

Keyword(s):

Body Mass Index ◽

Nutritional Status ◽

Body Mass ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Hemoglobin Level ◽

Upper Arm ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Foster Families ◽

Arm Circumference ◽

Average Hemoglobin

Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells. Hemoglobin levels that are less than normal or anemia can cause complications in the form of fatigue and stress on the body's organs. Nutritional status is one of the factors that can affect hemoglobin levels. Measurement of nutritional status can be done through several methods including anthropometry and clinical laboratories. Among these methods, the most frequently used in the field is anthropometry using body mass index (BMI) and upper arm circumference (LLA). This study aims to determine the hemoglobin level and nutritional status of the assisted families located in Uteunkot Cunda Village, Lhokseumawe. This study is a descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach to determine the description of hemoglobin levels and nutritional status based on indicators of Body Mass Index and Upper Arm Circumference in the fostered family. The sampling technique used is total sampling with a total of 79 respondents. The results obtained were the average hemoglobin level of the respondents was 12.34 g/dL in the normal category. Nutritional status based on Body Mass Index, most respondents were in normal nutritional status as many as 27 respondents (34.2%). The most nutritional status based on upper arm circumference was malnutrition, namely 55 respondents (69.6%).

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