Thrombocytopenia and CoViD-19 pairing in the ICU

By Moustafa Abdou SOILIHI

CoViD-19 is a viral zoonosis caused by the coronavirus strain (SARS-CoV-2), with acute respiratory failure being its most severe manifestation. Our aim was to determine the influence of thrombocytopenia on the severity and outcome of patients with COVID-19 admitted to the intensive care unit. Thrombocytopenia was most prevalent in elderly patients 61 - 80 years], and occurred during the first week of hospitalization. Two risk factors associated with thrombocytopenia were identified: disseminated intravascular coagulation and associated superinfections. The mortality of CoViD-19 patients is five times higher in cases of thrombocytopenia. Thrombocytopenia is therefore a poor prognostic factor that can easily be used to identify patients at risk in CoViD-19.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 6207002199
• ISBN13: 9786207002191
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Our Knowledge Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"