Nursing journal, Vol. 30 No. 1, 2025.
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https://doi.org/10.11608/sgnj.30.1.1
The relationship of the body mass index with the outcomes of the treatment of respiratory insufficiency with non-invasive mechanical ventilation
Maja Petanjek
; Specijalna bolnica za medicinsku rehabilitaciju Krapinske Toplice, Gajeva 2, 49 217 Krapinske Toplice, Hrvatska
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Nenad Lakušić
; Specijalna bolnica za medicinsku rehabilitaciju Krapinske Toplice, Gajeva 2, 49 217 Krapinske Toplice, Hrvatska / Fakultet za dentalnu medicinu i zdravstvo Osijek, Crkvena ulica 21, Osijek
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Sažetak
Introduction: Non-invasive mechanical ventilation (NIV) is mechanical breathing support using a mask and breathing apparatus with the application of positive pressure. It does not require invasive intubation of the patient and directly prevents complications caused by intubation.
Objectives: The research objective is to find the number of patients who needed NIV administration during their treatment at the intensive care unit of the Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation Krapinske Toplice and see if their BMI affects treatment outcomes.
Methods: Cross-sectional study. Retrospective data analysis of medical records taken from the hospital information system for the patients treated at the ICU of the Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation Krapinske Toplice within the period from 01/01/2022 to 31/12/2023. A total of 56 patients who needed NIV administration during their respiratory insufficiency treatment were included in the study.
Results: 40 out of 56 patients showed improvement (71.4%), and 16 deterioration (28.6%) in their medical condition. The average BMI among patients was 29.41 (minimum 15 and maximum 50). The chi-square test shows no statistically significant differences in treatment outcomes with NIV administration comparing well-nourished to overweight and obese patients. The average stay in the intensive care unit was 9,87 days for patients with a normal BMI, 8,04 for patients with a higher BMI, and 8 for obese patients.
Conclusion: The analysis of the obtained data leads to the conclusion that the hypothesis is not confirmed, i.e., the BMI does not influence on the treatment outcome of patients who were administered NIV during their respiratory insufficiency treatment in the intensive care unit of the Special Hospital for Medical Rehabilitation Krapinske Toplice.
Ključne riječi
body mass index; non-invasive ventilation; nursing care
Hrčak ID:
330032
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Datum izdavanja:
11.4.2025.
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