The effect of malnutrition on adult Covid-19 patient's ICU admission and mortality in Covid-19 isolation and treatment centers in Ethiopia: A prospective cohort study.

Lencho Mekonnen Jima Gudina Egeta AtomsaJohane P AllardYakob Desalegn Nigatu

Published in: PloS one (2024)

Malnutrition at the time of admission was shown to increase the risk of ICU admission and mortality among COVID-19 patients. Therefore, it is vital to evaluate patients' nutritional condition early in their admission and provide timely intervention to minimize the effects on patients and the healthcare system.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
emergency department
sars cov
coronavirus disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
intensive care unit
randomized controlled trial
prognostic factors
risk factors
type diabetes
coronary artery disease
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
patient reported