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Evaluation of re-hospitalized COVID-19 patients in a hospital
Durmus, Ensar; Guneysu, Fatih.
  • Durmus, Ensar; Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital. Emergency Department. Sakarya. TR
  • Guneysu, Fatih; Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital. Emergency Department. Sakarya. TR
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) ; 66(12): 1690-1695, Dec. 2020. tab
Article in English | SES-SP, LILACS | ID: biblio-1143671
ABSTRACT
SUMMARY

PURPOSE:

This study intends to investigate the reasons for re-hospitalization, complaints, and prognoses of COVID-19 patients after being discharged.

METHODS:

COVID-19 patients who were re-hospitalized at the Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital were examined. Reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), tomography and laboratory results, demographic characteristics, and prognostic results were recorded retrospectively.

RESULTS:

A total of 60 patients, including 26 males (43.3%) and 34 females (56.7%), with repeated admissions to the hospital for COVID-19 symptoms, were included in the study with a mean age of 56.9 (± 22.5) (median value = 61, age range = 3-88). The number of days of the second hospitalization was statistically significantly higher (p < 0.05). Patient age and number of days of hospitalization were strongly positively correlated (p < 0.01). A total of 11 patients (18%) had negative results in their first RT-PCR and subsequently tested positive in their second hospitalization. In addition, 10 (17.5%) of the patients who underwent thoracic tomography had unilateral involvement, 34 (59.6%) had bilateral involvement, and 13 (22.8%) had no significant results. Note that 4 (6.6%) of the patients re-hospitalized died in the hospital, while 56 (93.4%) were discharged once more. All of the four patients that died were female with a mean age of 81.5 years.

CONCLUSION:

Particularly patients with advanced age and comorbidities should be examined more carefully when discharged; if their complaints are repeated, they should be advised to quickly contact the emergency service.
RESUMO
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Este estudo pretende investigar as causas para re-hospitalizações, as reclamações e os prognósticos de pacientes com COVID-19 após a alta hospitalar.

MÉTODOS:

Pacientes com COVID-19 internados que foram re-hospitalizados no Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital foram examinados. Os resultados da reação em cadeia de polimerase precedida de transcrição reversa (RT-PCR), tomografia e dos exames laboratoriais, as características demográficas e os resultados prognósticos foram registrados retrospectivamente.

RESULTADOS:

Um total de 60 pacientes, 26 do sexo masculino (43,3%) e 34 do sexo feminino (56,7%), com internações repetidas devido a sintomas de COVID-19 foram incluídos no estudo, com uma idade média de 56,9 (± 22,5) (mediana = 61, faixa etária = 3-88). O número de dias da segunda internação foi estatisticamente significativamente maior (p < 0,05). A idade do paciente e o número de dias de internação apresentaram uma forte correlação positiva (p < 0,01). Um total de 11 pacientes (18%) apresentaram resultados negativos no primeiro RT-PCR e posteriormente tiveram resultados positivos na segunda internação. Além disso, 10 (17,5%) dos pacientes submetidos a tomografia de tórax apresentaram envolvimento unilateral, 34 (59,6%) bilateral, e 13 (22,8%) não apresentaram resultados significativos. Nota-se que 4 (6,6%) dos pacientes re-hospitalizados morreram no hospital, enquanto 56 (93,4%) receberam alta mais uma vez. Todos os quatro pacientes que morreram eram do sexo feminino, com idade média de 81,5 anos.

CONCLUSÃO:

Principalmente pacientes com idade avançada e comorbidades devem ser examinados com mais cuidado no momento da alta hospitalar; caso suas queixas se repitam, eles devem ser aconselhados a contatar o serviço de emergência o quanto antes.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Patient Readmission / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/TR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Patient Readmission / Coronavirus Infections Type of study: Observational study / Prognostic study Limits: Adolescent / Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Child / Child, preschool / Female / Humans / Male Country/Region as subject: Asia Language: English Journal: Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras. (1992) Year: 2020 Type: Article Institution/Affiliation country: Sakarya University Training and Research Hospital/TR