Various factors are associated with the development of PTX/PM in patients on mechanical ventilation for COVID-19. We did not find a strong correlation between PTM/PM and barotrauma or strong inspiratory efforts, which have been identified as potential causes in previous studies.
Keyphrases
- coronavirus disease
- mechanical ventilation
- acute respiratory distress syndrome
- intensive care unit
- particulate matter
- end stage renal disease
- air pollution
- ejection fraction
- sars cov
- newly diagnosed
- heavy metals
- chronic kidney disease
- prognostic factors
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- respiratory failure
- risk assessment
- patient reported