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New obesity prevention study findings recently were reported by investigators at State University of New York, Research Center

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, January 15th, 2007

Researchers detail in "Noninvasive ventilation for prevention of post-extubation respiratory failure in obese patients," new data in obesity. According to a study from the United States, "Current recommendations for management of obese patients post-extubation are based on clinical experience and expert opinions. It was hypothesised that the application of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) during the first 48 h after extubation in severely obese patients would reduce post-extubation failure and avert the need for reintubation."

"Following protocol-driven weaning trials, 62 consecutive severely obese patients (body mass index >or=35 kg x m(-2)) were assigned to NIV via...

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