Analysis of possible risk predictors in patients with coronavirus disease 2019: a retrospective cohort study.
Beatriz NienkotterMarcelo Vier GambettaFranciani Rodrigues da RochaErick Dieter MedeirosIsrael SchweitzerFernanda PradoPaulo Sergio da Silva DeschampsPublished in: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) (2023)
After analyzing the clinical and epidemiological profile, it can be concluded that age greater than 65 years and pulmonary involvement >50% are predictors of a worse prognosis for coronavirus disease 2019, as is the need for high-flow oxygen therapy. Corticotherapy, however, proved to be beneficial in the treatment of the disease.