| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6080461 | The American Journal of Emergency Medicine | 2015 | 22 Pages |
Abstract
Severe thinness (BMI <Â 16 kg/m2) was associated with 30-day mortality in patients with CAP, showing improved prognostic performance when combined with PSI. We propose that physicians consider a patient's nutritional state using BMI when predicting mortality in CAP.
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Authors
Jungyoup MD, Kyuseok MD, PhD, You Hwan MD, PhD, Jae Hyuk MD, PhD, Joonghee MD, Heajin MD, Ji Eun MD,