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July 19, 2026Intensive Care MedicineOpen Access

Key principles for rehabilitation of critically ill patients with obesity

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SESabrina EggmannDBDanielle E. BearRBRichard S Bourne

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Overview

Narrative review explores rehabilitation strategies for critically ill patients with obesity, suggesting collaborative care implications.

Key Points

  • This review aims to summarize rehabilitation strategies for critically ill patients with obesity, focusing on body composition effects.
  • Interprofessional expert panel reviewed major trials and guidelines.
  • Clinical expertise was integrated with current evidence pertaining to rehabilitation.
  • Focus on patient-centered strategies throughout recovery.
  • Three distinct obesity phenotypes influence outcomes for survivors.
  • Patients with preserved muscle mass show better survival rates compared to those with poor muscle or ectopic fat.
  • Recommendations include targeted nutrition and progressive mobilization to combat ICU-acquired weakness.

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Eggmann et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5c6970118b92953e3edbe2https://doi.org/10.1007/s00134-026-08541-z
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