Articles: sars-cov-2.
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To study the prognostic significance of hematologic indices: neutrophils/lymphocytes (N/L), platelets/lymphocytes (P/L) and lymphocytes/C-reactive protein (L/CRP) in relation to the complicated course of new coronavirus infection (COVID-19), as well as their correlation with COVID-19 course severity indices and endothelial dysfunction marker sVCAM-1. ⋯ Hematologic indices N/L, P/L and L/CRP are correlated with clinical, laboratory and instrumental characteristics of COVID-19 severity, presence of endothelial dysfunction (P/L and L/CRP) and allow predicting the development of cytokine storm (N/L and L/CRP).
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To describe clinical and sociodemographic characteristics as well as the outcome of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in first six months of the pandemic. ⋯ Sociodemographic and clinical differences were noted between the two health areas. Most infections were managed in primary care, while those referred to the hospital had a higher hospitalization rate.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Dec 2024
Timing of surgery for spinal deformity patients during the COVID‑19 pandemic: experience from a prospective cohort at Peking Union Medical College Hospital.
The purpose of this study was to explore the optimal timing and associated risks of spinal deformity surgery during the COVID‑19 pandemic. ⋯ With careful preoperative screening of patients for COVID-19, spinal deformity surgery can proceed safely during the epidemic. We recommend that spinal deformity surgery be delayed in patients with COVID-19 until 8 weeks after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
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The impact of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection on physical fitness in previously healthy adults is not well understood. In this study, we assess the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on the physical fitness test (PT) scores of Air Force basic trainees. ⋯ SARS-CoV-2 infection was associated with an increased risk of PT failure as well as conversion from a passing to failing test score. There were no differences in second test failure rates in symptomatic compared to asymptomatic trainees. A key confounder to the data was the effect deconditioning had on fitness during isolation.
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Scand J Trauma Resus · Dec 2024
A temporary hospital intensive care unit: a preparedness concept to increase intensive care capacity.
Norway faced the possibility of the most significant strain on its intensive care capacity in decades during the COVID-19 pandemic. All Regional Health Authorities in Norway were instructed to prepare for an increase in Intensive Care Units (ICU) capacity demands. To address the surge in demand for critical care, a gymnasium within Haukeland University Hospital premises was planned to be used as a 20-bed temporary ICU. A team-based care approach was trained, where non-ICU nurses received specialized training to support ICU procedures. Maintaining up-to-date medical devices and consumables stored for preparedness through a planned rotation system that feeds into daily use are important. While shortages of medical equipment, hospital beds, and intensive care facilities may occur, personnel shortages are likely to be more significant. ⋯ The concept demonstrates promising potential in enhancing preparedness and maintaining critical care surge capacity during pandemics or mass casualty incidents.