A descriptive study of the surge response and outcomes of ICU patients with COVID-19 during first wave in Nordic countries.

Michelle S ChewSalla KattainenNicolai HaaseEirik Alnes BuanesLinda B KristinsdottirKristin HofsøJon Henrik LaakeReidar KvåleJohanna Hästbacka Matti ReinikainenStepani BendelTero VarpulaSten M WaltherAnders PernerHans K Flaatten Martin Ingi Sigurdsson

Published in: Acta anaesthesiologica Scandinavica (2021)

There was substantial variability in the critical care response in Nordic ICUs to the first wave of COVID-19 pandemic, including usage of experimental medications. While ICU mortality was low in all countries, the observed variability warrants further attention.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
working memory
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
coronary artery disease