Association of body mass index with mortality of sepsis or septic shock: an updated meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The effects of body mass index (BMI) on mortality of sepsis remain unknown, since previous meta-analyses have reported conflicting results. Several observational studies published recently have provided new evidence. Thus, we performed this updated meta-analysis.

Methods

PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochran Library were searched for articles published before February 10, 2023. Observational studies that assessed the association of BMIs with mortality of sepsis patients aged > 18 years were selected. We excluded studies of which data were unavailable for quantitative synthesis. Odds ratios (OR) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were the effect measure, which were combined using fixed-effect or random-effect models. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was applied for

SUBMITTER: Bai L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10316562 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature