| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5955694 | Chest | 2013 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Morbidly obese people undergoing IMV have a similar risk for death as nonobese people if only respiratory failure is present. When more organs fail, morbidly obese people have increased risk for mortality compared with nonobese people.
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Authors
Gagan MD, Tilottama MD, FCCP, Elizabeth R. MD, FCCP, Valerie MS, Gaurav MD, Abhishek MD, Amit MD, Rahul MD, FCCP,