Criteria for hospitalization of patients with anorexia

by Cathy Parkes July 09, 2019

Criteria for hospitalization of patients with Anorexia:

Weight loss > 30% over 6 months
Heart rate < 40/min
SBP < 70mmHg
Body temp < 36 degrees C
EKG abnormalities
Electrolyte imbalances

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