Factors influencing death in COVID-19 patients treated in the ICU: a single-centre, cross-sectional study

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Authors

Izabela Kokoszka-Bargieł

Paweł Cyprys · Silesian Center for Heart Disease

Patryk Madeja

Katarzyna A. Rutkowska · Silesian Center for Heart Disease

Marta Wajda-Pokrontka · Medical University of Silesia

Jarosław Madowicz · Innovations for Heart and Vessels (Poland)

Piotr Knapik · Silesian Center for Heart Disease

Abstract

The presence of low total protein, frailty and increased procalcitonin and lactate levels at ICU admission are associated with ICU death in patients with severe COVID-19 infection.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 Respiratory Support and Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Anaesthesiology Intensive Therapy

Volume 54, Issue 2, pp. 132-140

DOI: 10.5114/ait.2022.116231

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