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

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

Background The conflicting results of studies on intensive care unit (ICU) mortality of obese patients and obese patients with acute kidney injury (AKI) reveal a paradox within a paradox. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of body mass index and obesity on AKI development and ICU mor...

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Main Authors: Mehmet Süleyman Sabaz, Sinan Aşar, Gökhan Sertçakacılar, Nagihan Sabaz, Zafer Çukurova, Gülsüm Oya Hergünsel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Renal Failure
Subjects:
acute kidney injury
body mass index
obesity
mortality
intensive care unit
obesity paradox
mechanical ventilation
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/0886022X.2021.1901738

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