The American journal of emergency medicine
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We investigate the clinical utility of the lactate/albumin (L/A) ratio as an early prognostic marker of ICU mortality in a large cohort of unselected critically ill patients. ⋯ The performance of L/A and lactate were equivalent in predicting ICU mortality and can be used as early prognostic markers for ICU patients with different initial lactate level and the presence of hepatic or renal dysfunction.
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To investigate chest computed tomography (CT) findings associated with severe COVID-19 pneumonia in the early recovery period. ⋯ Fibrous stripes and GGO are common CT signs in critically ill patients with COVID-19 pneumonia in the early recovery period. Signs of pulmonary fibrosis in survivors should be carefully monitored.