Influence of body mass index on outcome of the mechanically ventilated patients

Anzueto A., Frutos-Vivar F., Esteban A., Bensalami N., Marks D., Raymondos K., ...More

THORAX, vol.66, no.1, pp.66-73, 2011 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 66 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2011
  • Doi Number: 10.1136/thx.2010.145086
  • Journal Name: THORAX
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.66-73
  • Istanbul University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background There are limited data on the impact of body mass index on outcomes in mechanically ventilated patients.