Criteria for hospitalization of patients with anorexia

by Cathy Parkes June 21, 2021 Updated: September 15, 2021

Criteria for hospitalization of patients with Anorexia Nervosa: Body weight < 75% of ideal body weight; Body fat < 10%; Heart rate < 45/min; SBP < 90mmHg; Body temp < 96 degrees F; EKG abnormalities

Criteria for hospitalization of patients with Anorexia Nervosa:

Body weight < 75% of ideal body weight
Body fat < 10%
Heart rate < 45/min
SBP < 90mmHg
Body temp < 96 degrees F
EKG abnormalities

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