Data collection and measurements
The study included 397 patients (male:female= 2.89) with an average age
of 48.03 ± 14.09. Demographic data for all patients enrolled collected,
including comorbidity. Baseline biological tests and followed up until
hospital discharge or death according to the protocol applied in
Al-Shafaa center. Fever, SBP, DBP, RR, PR, blood sugar, WBCs, HG, S.Cr,
BUN, AST, ALT, ALP, and total bilirubin were measured periodically
throughout the disease course.
Based on the clinical presentation and investigations, patients
categorized into four groups according to the severity of the disease.
CT scan negative for pneumonia indicated mild case, whereas a positive
CT scan designated moderate case. For patients having reduced oxygen
saturation ≤ 93%, respiratory rate ≥ 30 breaths /min, or multi-organ
failure with positive CT scan for pneumonia signifies the severe case
and critical cases involved patient admitted to ICU.