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EVALUATING THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN OBESITY AND DISCHARGE FUNCTIONAL STATUS AFTER PEDIATRIC INJURY

articles · StayCurrentMD · Jan 14, 2022
ABSTRACT

Background

Children with obesity frequently have functional impairment after critical illness. Although obesity increases morbidity risk after trauma, the association with functional outcomes in children is unknown.

Objective

To evaluate the association of weight with functional impairment at hospital discharge in children with serious injuries.

Methods

This secondary analysis of a multicenter prospective study included children

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