Key result
Initial oxygen saturation measurements for confirmed COVID-19 patients conveyed by ambulance predicted 30-day mortality or ICU admission (AUROC 0.772; 95% CI 0.712-0.833).
Why the study?
Does initial oxygen saturation measurement predict short-term mortality or ICU admission in adults with confirmed COVID-19 conveyed by ambulance?
Observational (n=1,080)
Yes
Does initial oxygen saturation measurement predict short-term mortality or ICU admission in adults with confirmed COVID-19 conveyed by ambulance?
Effect estimate: AUROC 0.772 (95% CI 0.712-0.833)
Initial oxygen saturation measurements by ambulance staff in the community can predict short-term mortality or ICU admission in COVID-19 patients, with even small deflections below 96% conferring increased risk.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
May inform prehospital triage in COVID-19; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before adoption.
Prior et al. (2012) conducted an observational in COVID-19 (n=1,080). Initial oxygen saturation measurements was evaluated on Short-term (30-day) patient mortality or ICU admission (AUROC 0.772, 95% CI 0.712-0.833). Initial oxygen saturation measurements for confirmed COVID-19 patients conveyed by ambulance predicted 30-day mortality or ICU admission (AUROC 0.772; 95% CI 0.712-0.833).
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: