Low mortality of hospitalised patients with COVID-19 in a tertiary Danish hospital setting.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

We aimed to describe clinical characteristics and outcomes of admitted COVID-19 patients in a Danish hospital setting where an early active government intervention was taken.

Methods

Prospective cohort study including all admitted patients to the COVID-19 unit at Odense University Hospital from March 10 to April 21, 2020. Patients were assessed by a multidisciplinary team at admission. Outcome parameters were development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), intensive care unit (ICU) admission, death and admission time.

Results

We included 83 patients (median age 62 years, 62.7% male). At hospitalization, 31.3% needed oxygen supplementation and the median National Early Warning Score was four. Median admission time was 7 days (Interquartile ranges

SUBMITTER: Madsen LW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7550098 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature