Clinical characteristics and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 pneumonia admitted to an intensive care unit in Faisalabad, Pakistan.

Noor GulUmer UsmanUmair AhmedMajid AliAamir ShaukatMehar Muhammad Imran

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2021)

The mortality rate is high in critically ill patients with COVID-19. Lower Glasgow Coma Scale, higher body weight and decreased lymphocyte count appear to be potential risk factors for the death of patients with COVID-19 in the ICU.

Keyphrases

body weight
intensive care unit
peripheral blood
mechanical ventilation
cardiovascular events
tertiary care
risk factors
respiratory failure
human health
risk assessment
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
weight loss