December 17, 2020

High Prevalence of Pulmonary Sequelae at 3 Months After Hospital Discharge in Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Survivors

Category: Article Summary

Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting

Keywords (Tags): sequelae

• Only 55% of COVID-19 survivors who were mechanically ventilated (n=94) survived until at least 3 months post- hospital discharge. Among 48 people in the follow-up study, there was a high prevalence of pulmonary sequelae. Diminished total lung capacity and diffusion capacity were observed in 23 and 36 participants, respectively. High resolution chest tomography showed signs of COVID-19-related abnormalities in all but 2 participants.

van Gassel et al. (Dec 16, 2020). High Prevalence of Pulmonary Sequelae at 3 Months After Hospital Discharge in Mechanically Ventilated COVID-19 Survivors. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine. https://doi.org/10.1164/rccm.202010-3823LE