
Research Square (Research Square), Год журнала: 2023, Номер unknown
Опубликована: Окт. 24, 2023
Abstract Background: There is limited information on elderly patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) Omicron variant infections. We aimed to describe the characteristics and outcomes of infections admitted intensive care unit (ICU) Chinese Mainland evaluate risk factors associated mortality in these patients. Methods: conducted a multicenter retrospective study including SARS-CoV-2 infection who were ICU from November 1, 2022, February 11, 2023, Mainland. The primary objective was secondary for Results: included 1605 aged 65 years or older diagnosed critical COVID-19 ICUs 59 hospitals across different areas median age 78 (IQR 72–84), male accounting 1164/1605 (72.5%), 1459/1605 (90.9%) having at least one comorbidity. APACHE II scores SOFA 16 11–23) 5 3–8), respectively. Among patients, 553 (34.5%) recovery discharged, 557 (34.7%) died ICUs, 495 (30.8%) discharged voluntarily during therapy later confirmed dead after discharge. Multivariable logistics analysis indicated that age, coinfection, high levels white blood cell count, urea nitrogen, D-Dimer, lactate admission against discharged. Conclusions: Elderly infected had considerable rate. Better understanding may improve clinical management more rational allocation medical resources surge.
Язык: Английский