Post-discharge critical COVID-19 lung function related to severity of radiologic lung involvement at admission
Laurent Truffaut, Lucas Demey, Anne-Violette Bruyneel, Alain Roman, Stéphane Alard, Nathalie De Vos, Marie Bruyneel
Abstract
Lung function impairment persists in 55% of critical COVID-19 patients three months after ICU discharge. Patient lung function, exercise capacity, radiologic, and quality of life data suggest impairment is related to radiologic lung involvement at admission.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineLung functionCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)LungQuality of life (healthcare)Intensive care medicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakInternal medicinePathologyDiseaseNursingInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersRespiratory Support and MechanismsLong-Term Effects of COVID-19