Interleukin6 prediction of mortality in critically ill COVID19 patients: A prospective observational cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of this study is to explore the role of IL6 in predicting outcome in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Design Prospective observational cohort study. Setting 20-bed respiratory medical intensive care unit of Abderrahmen Mami Teaching Hospital between September and December 2020.

Methods

We included all critically ill patients diagnosed with COVID-19 managed in ICU. IL6 was measured during the first 24 hours of hospitalization.

Results

71 patients were included with mean age of 64 ± 12 years, gender ratio of 22. Most patients had comorbidities, including hypertension (n = 32, 45%), obesity (n = 32, 45%) and diabetes (n = 29, 41%). Dexamethasone 6 mg twice a day was initiated as treatment for all patients. Thirty patients (42%) needed high flow oxygena

SUBMITTER: Jamoussi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9977034 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature