Hypercapnia in hospitalized children and adolescents with anorexia nervosa as a predictive marker for readmission: a prospective study

CONCLUSION: Hypercapnia and respiratory acidosis are common alterations in children and adolescents hospitalized due to AN decompensation. Hypercapnia persists for at least 6 months after discharge despite clinical improvement and is associated with higher odds of readmission. This is the first study to identify an abnormal laboratory finding as a potential predictor of readmission in AN.LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV: Multiple time series without intervention.PMID:37921895 | DOI:10.1007/s40519-023-01624-6
Source: Eating and weight disorders : EWD - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Source Type: research