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Role of Biomarkers and Its Trend to Predict the Outcome of COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Study
Amarja Ashok Havaldar 1, Veronica Lobo 1, Ea Chinny Sushmitha 1, Kumar M Vinay 1, John Michael Raj 2, Tinku Thomas 2 Abstract
Background: Biomarkers have been extensively studied and used in the diagnosis and management of various diseases. The trend of biomarkers helps in prognosticating and managing critically ill patients. In resource-limited settings, the availability and feasibility of using these biomarkers are challenging.Our study aimed to see the trend of biomarkers and their effect on intensive care unit (ICU) mortality in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) patients.
Materials and methods: A retrospective observational study was done from 1 April 2020 to 30 September 2020. The primary objective was to evaluate the trend of biomarkers in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia and their effect on ICU mortality. The secondary objectives were the duration of mechanical ventilation and length of ICU stay.