Characteristics of Obese Patients with Acute Hypercapnia Respiratory Failure Admitted in the Department of Pneumology: An Observational Study of a North African Population.

Sameh Msaad Rahma GargouriAmina KottiNesrine KallelAmel SaidaneYassine JmelWajdi KetataNadia Moussa Amine BahloulSamy KammounJihene Jdidi

Published in: Sleep disorders (2022)

AHRF in OHS patients is a life-threatening event which can be successfully and safely treated with BIPAP, with a low long-term mortality even in patients with mOHS.

Keyphrases

respiratory failure
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
peritoneal dialysis
type diabetes
adipose tissue
mechanical ventilation
tertiary care
prognostic factors
cardiovascular events
weight loss
risk factors
coronary artery disease