The obesity paradox in younger adult patients with sepsis: analysis of the MIMIC-IV database.

Yongseop LeeSangmin AhnMin HanJung Ah LeeJin Young AhnSu Jin JeongNam Su KuJun Yong ChoiJoon-Sup YeomSe Hee Park Jeong Ho Kim

Published in: International journal of obesity (2005) (2024)

Contrary to findings regarding older patients with sepsis, our findings suggest that the obesity paradox does not apply to younger adult patients with sepsis.

Keyphrases

septic shock
acute kidney injury
intensive care unit
insulin resistance
metabolic syndrome
weight loss
type diabetes
high fat diet induced
weight gain
physical activity
adipose tissue
emergency department
body mass index
community dwelling
electronic health record