“Study links 3 key risk factors to coronavirus deaths among older adults,” by Alicia Lasek, McKnight’s LTC News

 

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“Three key factors are tied to mortality in adults with coronavirus, a study of hospitalized patients has found. The findings could help clinicians better identify high-risk individuals, say investigators. The researchers followed 191 cases in Wuhan, China, facilities. Two-thirds had severe or critical illness, and 54 died in the hospital. Compared to survivors, patients who died were more likely to be older (average age 69 vs. 52), and to have confirmed signs of sepsis and blood clotting problems on admission. Other factors came into play as well, including the presence of underlying disease (such as high blood pressure and diabetes), and prolonged use of non-invasive ventilation, said co-author Zhibo Liu, from Jinyintan Hospital, China.”

 

 

LTC Comment (from Stephen A. Moses, President, Center for Long-Term Care Reform):

Homing in on who’s most vulnerable.