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Factors Affecting Mortality in Critically Ill Patients With Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors' conclusion
Patient age, platelet count, albumin and CRP levels, the requirement and duration of invasive mechanical ventilation, Pa o2 /F io2 ratio, hospital-acquired infections, renal replacement therapy, and ICU LOS were variables associated with mortality.
Study context
- Population
- Critically ill patients with tuberculosis17 studies
- Comparison
- Survivors vs nonsurvivors
- Outcome
- Factors affecting mortality
Pooled result
As reported in the abstract
Factors associated with mortality
- Major factors contributing to mortality: age, platelet count, albumin, C-reactive protein, requirement and duration of invasive mechanical ventilation, PaO2/FiO2 ratio, ARDS, shock, hospital-acquired infections, RRT, ICU and hospital length of stay (LOS)
Original publication
Factors Affecting Mortality in Critically Ill Patients With Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Crit Care Med. Published 12 February 2024. doi:10.
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