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    Criteria for hospitalization of patients with anorexia

    by Cathy Parkes June 21, 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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