The Influence of BMI on Mortality and Clinical Outcomes After Burns

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Authors

Julia Kleinhapl · Medical University of Graz

Rudy Ji · John Sealy Hospital

Lucinéia Gainski Danielski · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

George Golovko · The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Alen Palackic · Heidelberg University

Philong Nguyen · John Sealy Hospital

Lk K. Branski ·

Abstract

These findings are consistent with the previously described 'obesity paradox' in burn care and identify underweight burn patients as a distinct high-risk subgroup.

Topics & Keywords

Burn Injury Management and Outcomes Wound Healing and Treatments Disaster Response and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Burn Journal

Volume 7, Issue 1, pp. 12-12

DOI: 10.3390/ebj7010012

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