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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Criteria for hospitalization of patients with Anorexia: 
