Burns in Morbidly Obese Patients,

Abstract

It has been estimated that 26% of Americans are obese. A very small subset of this group can be categorized as morbidly obese, fulfilling the criteria of being 100 pounds, or 100%, over ideal body weight. The clinical records of seven morbidly obese burn patients treated over a 20-year period are reviewed. Particularly notable was a 43% incidence of fatal pulmonary embolism.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1992
Accession Number
ADA268709

Entities

People

  • Basil A. Pruitt Jr.
  • Loring W. Rue
  • Robert L. Sheridan
  • William F. McManus

Organizations

  • United States Army Institute of Surgical Research

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Adipose Tissue
  • Body Weight
  • Burns
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Department Of Defense
  • Dermatologic Agents
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Embolism And Thrombosis
  • Fungi
  • Glucose Metabolism Disorders
  • Infection
  • Myocardial Ischemia
  • Operating Tables
  • Pulmonary Hypertension
  • Surgery
  • Wound Infections
  • Wounds And Injuries

Fields of Study

  • Medicine

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