Management of the obese critically ill patient.

P Marik, J Varon

Journal: Critical care clinics 2001;17(1):187-200

PMID: 11219229

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Abstract

The management of the morbidly obese critically ill patient is a challenging and formidable task. A better understanding of the pathophysiologic changes that occur with obesity and the complications unique to this group of patients may improve their outcome.

Address: Department of Medicine, Pulmonary and Critical Care Section, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1016/s0749-0704(05)70159-7

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MeSH Terms: Cardiovascular Physiological Phenomena, Catheterization, Critical Care, Drug Therapy, Humans, Nutritional Requirements, Obesity, Radiography, Respiratory Mechanics