The traditional physical examination is often significantly limited in the diagnosis of cardiopulmonary pathology. These diagnostic shortcomings are exaggerated in acutely ill ICU patients. Hand-carried ultrasounds (HCUs) are a new generation of portable ultrasound machines that are lightweight (6 to 10 lb), battery powered, and much less expensive (< $15,000) than the sophisticated “high-end” machines. […]
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Considerations about The Association Between Body Mass Index and Clinical Outcomes in Acute Lung Injury
This study examines the relationship between BMI and outcomes in a large population-based cohort of patients with ALI. After adjustment for confounders, there was no association between mortality and BMI, but we did identify significantly increased morbidity, as measured by longer hospital and ICU LOS, longer duration of mechanical ventilation, and more frequent discharge to […]
Outcomes of The Association Between Body Mass Index and Clinical Outcomes in Acute Lung Injury
There were no significant demographic differences between the 825 included patients and the 288 patients excluded for lack of BMI data. Among the study population, we found no significant differences in gender or severity of illness between the BMI groups. There were significant differences in age, ALI risk factor, and tidal volume on day 3 […]
Investigation about The Association Between Body Mass Index and Clinical Outcomes in Acute Lung Injury
Reports indicate that the prevalence of obesity in the United States is increasing dramatically. In 2000, almost two thirds of Americans were overweight; of these, nearly half were obese, with a body mass index (BMI) > 30 kg/m2. Severe obesity is increasing as well. In 1988, 2.7% of Americans had a BMI > 40 kg/m2; […]