Circadian patterns of heart rate, respiratory rate and skin temperature in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
Harriët M R van GoorKim van LoonMartine J M BretelerCornelis J KalkmanKarin A H KaasjagerPublished in: PloS one (2022)
A circadian rhythm is present in heart rate of COVID-19 patients admitted to the general ward. For respiratory rate and skin temperature, rhythmicity was only found in patients who recover, but not in patients developing respiratory insufficiency or death. We found no consistent changes in circadian rhythm amplitude accompanying patient deterioration.