ICU strain and outcome in COVID-19 patients-A multicenter retrospective observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

To compare the characteristics, management, and prognosis of patients admitted to intensive care units (ICU) for coronavirus disease (COVID)-19 during the first two waves of the outbreak and to evaluate the relationship between ICU strain (ICU demand due to COVID-19 admissions) and mortality.

Methods

In a multicentre retrospective study, 1166 COVID-19 patients admitted to five ICUs in France between 20 February and 31 December 2020 were included. Data were collected at each ICU from medical records. A Cox proportional-hazards model identified factors associated with 28-day mortality.

Results

640 patients (55%) were admitted during the first wave (February to June 2020) and 526 (45%) during the second wave (July to December 2020). ICU strain was lower during th

SUBMITTER: Demoule A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9295940 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature