Influenza in patients with respiratory failure admitted to intensive care units in Poland and the use of extracorporeal respiratory support: a survey-based multicenter study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Poland, little is known about the most serious cases of influenza that need admittance to the intensive care unit (ICU), as well as the use of extracorporeal respiratory support.

Methods

This was an electronic survey comprising ICUs in two administrative regions of Poland. The aim of the study was to determine the number of influenza patients with respiratory failure admitted to the ICU in the autumn-winter season of 2018/2019. Furthermore, respiratory support, outcome and other pathogens detected in the airways were investigated.

Results

Influenza infection was confirmed in 76 patients. The A(H1N1)pdm09 strain was the most common. 34 patients died (44.7%). The median age was 62 years, the median sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score was 11 an

SUBMITTER: Smiechowicz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8441232 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature