RT Journal Article
T1 Lung Ultrasound, Clinical and Analytic Scoring Systems as Prognostic Tools in SARS-CoV-2 Pneumonia: A Validating Cohort
A1 Gil-Rodriguez, Jaime
A1 Martos-Ruiz, Michel
A1 Peregrina-Rivas, Jose-Antonio
A1 Aranda-Laserna, Pablo
A1 Benavente-Fernandez, Alberto
A1 Melchor, Juan
A1 Guirao-Arrabal, Emilio
K1 SARS-CoV-2
K1 COVID-19
K1 lung
K1 ultrasound
K1 early warning score
K1 Covid-19
K1 Prediction
K1 Diagnosis
K1 Mortality
AB At the moment, several COVID-19 scoring systems have been developed. It is necessary to determine which one better predicts a poor outcome of the disease. We conducted a single-center prospective cohort study to validate four COVID-19 prognosis scores in adult patients with confirmed infection at ward. These are National Early Warning Score (NEWS) 2, Lung Ultrasound Score (LUS), COVID-19 Worsening Score (COWS), and Spanish Society of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology score (SEIMC Score). Our outcomes were the combined variable "poor outcome" (non-invasive mechanical ventilation, intubation, intensive care unit admission, and death at 28 days) and death at 28 days. Scores were analysed using univariate logistic regression models, receiver operating characteristic curves, and areas under the curve. Eighty-one patients were included, from which 21 had a poor outcome, and 9 died. We found a statistically significant correlation between poor outcome and NEWS2, LUS > 15, and COWS. Death at 28 days was statistically correlated with NEWS2 and SEIMC Score although COWS also performs well. NEWS2, LUS, and COWS accurately predict poor outcome; and NEWS2, SEIMC Score, and COWS are useful for anticipating death at 28 days. Lung ultrasound is a diagnostic tool that should be included in COVID-19 patients evaluation.
PB Mdpi
YR 2021
FD 2021-12-01
LK https://hdl.handle.net/10668/26125
UL https://hdl.handle.net/10668/26125
LA en
DS RISalud
RD Apr 17, 2025