Predictors of mortality and morbidity in critically ill COVID-19 patients: An experience from a low mortality country.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Clinical characteristics and factors associated with mortality in patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in countries with low case fatality rates (CFR) are unknown. We sought to determine these in a large cohort of critically ill COVID-19 patients in Qatar and explore the early mortality predictors.

Methods

We retrospectively studied the clinical characteristics and outcomes in patients admitted to the ICU at the national referral hospital for COVID-19 patients in Qatar. Logistic regression analysis was used to determine factors associated with mortality.

Results

Between March 7 and July 16, 2020, a total of 1079 patients with COVID-19 were admitted to the ICU. The median (IQR) age of patients was 50 (41-59) years. Diabetes (47.3%) and

SUBMITTER: Khatib MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9111769 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature