Prevalence and Clinical Characteristics of Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome in Critically Ill Obese Patients

This study focuses on a health condition called Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), which affects individuals who are obese, specifically those with a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or higher. The research is conducted in medical intensive care units, targeting adult patients who have recently been admitted and diagnosed with OHS. The main goal is to understand how common this condition is among critically ill patients and to identify factors that might predict its occurrence, thereby improving care and addressing current challenges in managing OHS. The study is observational in nature, meaning participants will undergo routine medical care while their health is closely monitored. Researchers will screen for OHS among obese patients in the intensive care unit, observing its prevalence in this specific population. The primary outcome measured is the prevalence of OHS among Asian critically ill patients. This will be achieved by screening for obesity (BMI>=30kg/m^2) in critical care units, providing valuable insights into the condition's prevalence in the Asian population.