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ArticleOman medical journal2021

Chest Radiography Findings of COVID-19 Patients: Differences between the Intubated and Non-intubated Groups.

Faiza A Al Kindi, Mohamed Al Sharji, Hasena Al Harthy, Rashid Al Umairi, Umaima Al Raisi, Nawal Al Kindi, Huda Al Khalili

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Faiza A Al KindiRadiology Department, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Mohamed Al SharjiRadiology Department, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Hasena Al HarthyTraining and Education Department, Research Section, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Rashid Al UmairiRadiology Department, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Umaima Al RaisiEducation Department, National Heart Center, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Nawal Al KindiMicrobiology Department, Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Huda Al KhaliliIntensive Care Unit, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman.

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Abstract

objectivesWe sought to identify the chest radiography differences at presentation between two groups of hospitalized confirmed COVID-19 patients; intubated group compared to non-intubated group.

methodsWe retrospectively collected the data of confirmed hospitalized COVID-19 patients at the Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman, from March to April 2020. Radiographic and clinical data were collected from the hospital and radiology information systems and compared between two groups based on intubation status.

resultsTwenty-six patients confirmed to have COVID-19 by reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction test were included in the study; 15/26 were non-intubated, and 11/26 were intubated. Overall, 88.5% were males in the intubated group. Respiratory symptoms were the most common presentation (84.6%) followed by fever (76.9%), with no statistical difference between the two groups. There was a statistically significant difference in having diabetes mellitus (

conclusionsThe radiographic findings among intubated and non-intubated hospitalized COVID-19 patients demonstrate differences in the number of zones involved. More upper zone involvement was noted in the intubated group. Male sex and diabetes mellitus carried a poorer prognosis and were more associated with the intubated group.

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COVID-19Intubation, IntratrachealOmanRadiographyRetrospective Studies

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