Publications by authors named "Kamelia Marouf"
Background: Lung point-of-care ultrasonography (L-POCUS) is highly effective in detecting pulmonary peripheral patterns and may allow early identification of patients who are likely to develop an acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). We hypothesized that L-POCUS performed within the first 48 hours of non-critical patients with suspected COVID-19 would identify those with a high-risk of worsening.
Methods: POCUSCO was a prospective, multicenter study.
Article Synopsis
- This study aimed to identify factors linked to the failure of the first intubation attempt in emergencies outside of hospitals, spanning 17 months across 10 emergency medical units.
- Among 1,546 patients analyzed, there was a 31.4% failure rate, with 59% of cases involving cardiac arrest.
- Seven key factors were found to increase the risk of failure, including the operator's experience, patient's physical attributes, and pre-existing conditions, while also noting that adverse events rose with subsequent intubation attempts.