Diagnostic value of serum KL-6 and IL-6 levels in critically ill patients with COVID-19-associated pneumonia - 13/10/22
Highlights |
• | The role of KL-6 and IL-6 for predicting mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients was studied. |
• | Peak KL-6 and IL-6 levels were elevated in deceased COVID-19 patients. |
• | In multivariable analysis, peak KL-6 ≥ 1019.2 U/mL was associated with mortality. |
• | Increase in KL-6 level 1 week after admission was significantly higher in the deceased group. |
• | Serum KL-6 and IL-6 levels could predict mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients. |
Keyword : COVID-19, SARS-CoV-2, Krebs von den lungen-6, Interleukin-6, Mortality
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Vol 85 - N° 5
P. 573-607 - novembre 2022 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.