Respiratory mechanics in late COVID-19 ARDS - a restrictive pattern is strongly associated with death. A cohort study.

Introduction: COVID-19 is associated with severe respiratory distress and high mortality. We investigated the evolution of the respiratory mechanics in COVID-19 acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and the occurrence of a restrictive respiratory pattern.

Material And Methods: A retrospective, single-centre study including patients admitted to the ICU during the first wave of the pandemic (March-April 2020).