Lower body mass index is an independent predictor of mortality in older patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is associated with high mortality. The impacts of body mass index (BMI) on the morality of older patients with ARDS remain unclear.

Methods

This is a single-center cohort study which was conducted at Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taiwan. Adult patients admitted to the ICU needing mechanical ventilation with ARDS were included for analysis. We compared the data of older patients (age ≥65 years) with those of younger patients (Age <65 years). The factors associated with in-hospital mortality of older patients were investigated.

Results

This study included a total of 728 (mean age: 66 years; men: 63%) patients, and 425 (58.4%) of them aged ≥65 years. Older patients exhibited lower body mass index (BMI) (23.8 vs

SUBMITTER: Wu JJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10881338 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature