Association of Surge Conditions with Mortality Among Critically Ill Patients with COVID-19

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Authors

Adam Keene · Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Andrew J. Admon · University of Michigan

Samantha K. Brenner · Hackensack University Medical Center

Shruti Gupta · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Deepa G. Lazarous · Georgetown University

David E. Leaf · Brigham and Women's Hospital

Hayley B. Gershengorn

Abstract

Admission to an ICU with COVID-19 in a hospital that is experiencing surge conditions may be associated with an increased odds of death. Given the high incidence of COVID-19, such increases would translate into substantial excess mortality.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 and healthcare impacts Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Intensive Care Medicine

Volume 37, Issue 4, pp. 500-509

DOI: 10.1177/08850666211067509

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