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ArticleAdvances in respiratory medicine2025

Imaging and Laboratory Results as Predictors of the Course of COVID-19.

Ewelina Tobiczyk, Hanna Maria Winiarska, Daria Springer, Aleksandra Ludziejewska, Ewa Wysocka, Szymon Skoczyński, Szczepan Cofta

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Ewelina TobiczykDepartment of Pulmonology, Allergology and Pulmonary Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-569 Poznan, Poland.
Hanna Maria WiniarskaDepartment of Pulmonology, Allergology and Pulmonary Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-569 Poznan, Poland.
Daria SpringerDepartment of Pulmonology, Allergology and Pulmonary Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-569 Poznan, Poland.
Aleksandra LudziejewskaDepartment of Laboratory Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-569 Poznan, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-4405-8266
Ewa WysockaDepartment of Laboratory Diagnostics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-569 Poznan, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-4101-7656
Szymon SkoczyńskiDepartment of Lung Diseases and Tuberculosis, Faculty of Medical Sciences in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia, 40-752 Katowice, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-1796-7659
Szczepan CoftaDepartment of Pulmonology, Allergology and Pulmonary Oncology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, 60-569 Poznan, Poland.

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Abstract

backgroundCOVID-19 most often affects the respiratory system and may manifest as acute respiratory failure requiring the use of non-invasive respiratory support (NIRS). The aim of this study was to find predictors based on laboratory results and chest computed tomography (CT) scans performed on admission to the hospital indicating the need for NIRS and predicting mortality after hospital discharge.

methodsWe retrospectively analysed data from consecutive patients hospitalised in the Pulmonology Department of the Temporary COVID Hospital in Poznan from 1 February 2021 to 31 March 2022. Upon admission to the department, the patients underwent a series of laboratory blood tests and high-resolution chest CT scan.

resultsThe study group included 282 patients, with an average age of 60.0 ± 15.0 years. In total, 54 (53%) patients of 101 requiring NIRS died from various causes or required intubation. Patients who required NIRS were significantly older and had more severe changes in the lung parenchyma. They had higher white blood cell and neutrophil counts and lower lymphocyte counts, as well as higher concentrations of D-dimer, CRP, PCT, and IL-6 and greater activities of LDH and AST.

conclusionsLaboratory tests and chest CT performed on hospital admission may be useful to rapidly identify patients at higher risk for severe disease.

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COVID-19AgedFemaleHumansLungMaleMiddle AgedNoninvasive VentilationPolandRetrospective StudiesSARS-CoV-2Tomography, X-Ray Computedbilevel positive airway pressurechest high-resolution computed tomographycontinuous positive airway pressurehigh-flow nasal oxygen therapylaboratory testsNIRSnon-invasive respiratory supportpost-COVID-19 mortalitySARS-CoV-2

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PMCPMC12285937

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