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Air Leak Syndrome In Patients With Severe Covid Pneumonia
Arshi Naz1, Basma Salman1, Sidra Javed1
1Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto Institute of Trauma, Karachi, Pakistan.
Journal of Ayub Medical College, Abbottabad : JAMC
|December 23, 2022
Summary
Emerging studies link air leak syndrome (ALS) with COVID-19, but data is scarce. This study found a high mortality rate of 84.5% in severe COVID-19 patients experiencing air leaks.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Infectious Diseases
- Critical Care Medicine
Background:
- Emerging evidence suggests a link between air leak syndrome (ALS) and COVID-19.
- Data regarding the association, incidence, and outcomes of ALS in COVID-19 patients remains limited.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the risk factors and clinical outcomes associated with air leakage events in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
- To understand the specific characteristics and consequences of ALS in the context of severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
Main Methods:
- A single-centered case series was conducted.
- Data was collected from COVID-19 patients admitted to SMBBIT in Karachi, Pakistan, between April 24, 2020, and June 10, 2021.
Main Results:
- Nineteen patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia developed air leaks.
- Subcutaneous emphysema was the most common finding (94%).
- The mortality rate among these patients was high at 84.5%.
Conclusions:
- Air leak syndrome is a serious complication in severe COVID-19 pneumonia.
- The high mortality rate underscores the need for further research into risk factors and management strategies for ALS in COVID-19 patients.
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