Early detection of deterioration in COVID-19 patients by continuous ward respiratory rate monitoring: a pilot prospective cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tachypnea is among the earliest signs of pulmonary decompensation. Contactless continuous respiratory rate monitoring might be useful in isolated COVID-19 patients admitted in wards. We therefore aimed to determine whether continuous monitoring of respiratory patterns in hospitalized patients with COVID-19 predicts subsequent need for increased respiratory support.

Methods

Single-center pilot prospective cohort study in COVID-19 patients who were cared for in routine wards. COVID-19 patients who had at least one escalation of pulmonary management were matched to three non-escalated patients. Contactless respiratory monitoring was instituted after patients enrolled, and continued for 15 days unless hospital discharge, initiation of invasive mechanical ventilation,

SUBMITTER: Rivas E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10645134 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature