Case series: Failure of imaging & biochemical markers to capture disease progression in COVID-19.
Respir Med Case Rep
; 31: 101227, 2020.
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in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-779616
ABSTRACT
We report four individuals admitted for acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19 who demonstrated significant clinical improvement prior to discharge and subsequently were readmitted with worsening respiratory failure, elevated inflammatory markers and worsening chest imaging. We propose a multi-disciplinary discharge criterion to establish a safer discharge process including trending inflammatory markers, daily imaging and pursuing follow up CT chest, particularly in individuals with significant morbidities and health disparities.
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Respir Med Case Rep
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2020
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