Clinical characteristics and outcomes of 85 intensive care patients with Covid-19 in South London: A single centre observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In March 2020, Covid-19 secondary to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) was declared a global pandemic.

Methods

This retrospective observational study included patients with Covid-19, managed in a single intensive care unit (ICU). We collected data on patient characteristics, laboratory and radiological findings and ICU management. Data are reported as median (interquartile range). Binary logistic regression modelling was used to identify variables at ICU admission associated with mortality.

Results

85 patients (age 57.3 years [49.4-64.2], 75.3% male) were followed up for 34 days (26-40). The commonest comorbidities were hypertension (51.8%), obesity (48.7%), and type 2 diabetes (31.8%). Covid-19 presented with shortness of breath

SUBMITTER: Isted A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10427843 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature