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Timing of intubation and ICU mortality in COVID-19 patients: a retrospective analysis of 4198 critically ill patients during the first and second waves.
BMC Anesthesiol
April 2023
Critical Care Department - Hospital Universitario de Tarragona Joan XXIII, Mallafre Guasch 4, Tarragona, 43005, Spain.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the timing of intubation in patients with SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, suggesting that delaying intubation increases the risk of mortality, especially in cases of acute respiratory failure.
- Data from 4,198 patients across 73 ICUs revealed that patients who were intubated earlier (within 24 hours) experienced lower mortality rates compared to those who were intubated later (37% vs. 32%).
- The findings support early intubation as a protective factor against death in COVID-19 pneumonia patients, emphasizing the importance of timely intervention in critical care settings.