Assessment of risk scores in Covid-19.

García-Clemente MartaJulia Herrero HuertasAlejandro Fernández FernándezCovadonga De La Escosura MuñozAna Isabel Enríquez RodríguezLiliana Pérez MartínezSantiago Gómez MañasMarta Iscar UrrutiaFrancisco Julián López GonzálezClaudia Janeth Madrid CarbajalPedro Bedate DíazMiguel Arias GuillénCristina Bailón CuadradoTamara Hermida Valverde

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2020)

Prognosis scores routinely used for CAP (PSI and CURB-65) were good predictors for mortality in patients with Covid-19 CAP but not for need of hospitalisation or ICU admission. In the evaluation of Covid-19 pneumonia, we need scores that allow to decide the appropriate level of care.

Keyphrases

coronavirus disease
sars cov
healthcare
intensive care unit
palliative care
respiratory syndrome coronavirus
risk factors
mechanical ventilation