Key result
Obesity was significantly associated with increased intensive care unit mortality among mechanically ventilated patients compared to those with an ideal body mass index (OR 2.1; 95% CI 1.2-3.6).
Why the study?
Does obesity increase intensive care unit mortality in mechanically ventilated adult patients?
Cohort (n=340)
No
Does obesity increase intensive care unit mortality in mechanically ventilated adult patients?
Obesity is an independent risk factor for ICU mortality in mechanically ventilated patients, driven by a higher risk of ICU-acquired complications.
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Bercault et al. (2004) conducted a cohort in Mechanically ventilated ICU patients (n=340). Obesity (BMI >30 kg/m2) vs. Ideal body mass index (18.5-24.9 kg/m2) was evaluated on Intensive care unit mortality (OR 2.1, 95% CI 1.2-3.6). Obesity was significantly associated with increased intensive care unit mortality among mechanically ventilated patients compared to those with an ideal body mass index (OR 2.1; 95% CI 1.2-3.6).
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