Table 5 Significant differences in length of stay (LOS) in the hospital and associated injuries among obese and normal-weight patients
Variables | Obese BMI ≥ 30 n = 880 | Normal 25 > BMI ≥ 18.5 n = 5391 | P |
|---|---|---|---|
LOS (days) | |||
Cerebral contusion | 0.8 ± 8.7 | 16.5 ± 14.9 | 0.002 |
Orbital fracture | 7.4 ± 6.2 | 11.7 ± 7.9 | 0.033 |
Pelvic fracture | 25.8 ± 18.1 | 17.0 ± 12.7 | 0.010 |
Tibial fracture | 19.8 ± 16.4 | 13.6 ± 12.1 | 0.002 |
Fibular fracture | 18.3 ± 12.9 | 13.6 ± 11.9 | 0.027 |