Respiratory failure & ventilation
COVID-19 among undocumented migrants admitted to French intensive care units during the 2020–2021 period: a retrospective nationwide study
Authors' conclusion
During the first waves of COVID-19 in France, undocumented migrants had a mortality similar to the general population but a higher risk for ICU admission and for developing an ARDS.
Study context
- Population
- Adults admitted to French intensive care unit (ICUs) for COVID-19, March 2020–April 2021 (French nationwide hospital information system)
- Exposure
- Undocumented migrants vs general population
- Outcome
- ICU mortality from COVID-19
Methodological detailsnationwide, matched analysis
- Nationwide
- Matched analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
ICU mortality
P = 0.50
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Secondary outcomes
ICU admission among patients hospitalised for COVID-19 (crude)
P < 0.001
| Outcome | OR (CI) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARDS | 1.25 (1.06–1.48) | P = 0.01 | |
| Invasive MV | 1.2 (1.01–1.42) | P = 0.04 | |
| 0.512Odds ratio (log scale) |
Duration of mechanical ventilation (MV), ICU and hospital LOS
- No differences between groups
Original publication
COVID-19 among undocumented migrants admitted to French intensive care units during the 2020–2021 period: a retrospective nationwide study. Ann Intensive Care. Published 6 October 2023. doi:10.
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