Clinical characteristics of hospitalised patients with COVID-19 and the impact on mortality: a single-network, retrospective cohort study from Pennsylvania state

ABSTRACT:

Objective

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 with the highest burden in the USA. Data on clinical characteristics of patients with COVID-19 in US population are limited. Thus, we aim to determine the clinical characteristics and risk factors for in-hospital mortality from COVID-19.

Design

Retrospective observational study.

Setting

Single-network hospitals in Pennsylvania state.

Participants

Patients with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who were hospitalised from 1 March to 31 May 2020.

Primary and secondary outcome measures

Primary outcome was in-hospital mortality. Secondary outcomes were complications, such as acute kidney injury (AKI) and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Results

Of 283 patients, 19.4% we

SUBMITTER: Gadhiya K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8039219 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature