Publications by authors named "A Biava"
Article Synopsis
- COVID-19 has been linked to increased cases of pneumothorax (PTX) and pneumomediastinum (PNM), leading to concerns about poor patient outcomes and factors affecting mortality.
- This observational study, analyzing data from nearly 12,000 COVID-19 patients in central Italy, identified specific risk factors for 28-day mortality and need for intubation related to pulmonary barotrauma.
- Key risk factors for higher mortality included elevated SOFA scores, use of vasopressors, hypercapnia, low PaO/FiO ratio, and existing cardiovascular disease, while variants of concern did not impact mortality rates.
