Table 2.
The fatality rates, length of admission, and cost of treatment in patients with COVID-19 infection requiring hospitalization
| Outcome | PD group (n = 1,531) | HD group (n = 1,799) | KT group (n = 95) | Total (n = 3,425) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length of admission (day) | 12 (8–17) | 13 (8–18) | 12 (6–16) | 13 (7–17) |
| Cost of treatment in all casesa,b (USD) | 1,272.63 (298.71–3,058.71) | 1,458.03 (274.28–3,831.94) | 761.20(285.71–4,431.34) | 1,314.57 (273.40–3,397.00) |
| No. of patients that died from COVID-19a,b | 282 (18.4) | 385 (21.4) | 8 (8.4) | 675 (19.7) |
| Days to death during hospitalization (day) | 11 (6–21) | 11 (5–18) | 14 (8–23) | 11 (6–19) |
| Cost of treatment in cases resulting in death (USD) | 2,605.60 (1,245.59–5,179.00) | 2,381.66 (906.57–5,064.04) | 5,292.09 (887.29–7,488.05) | 2,528.57 (1,046.40–5,194.29) |
Data are expressed as median (interquartile range) or number (%).
COVID 19, coronavirus disease 2019; HD, hemodialysis; KT, kidney transplantation; PD, peritoneal dialysis; USD, US dollars (1 USD equals 35 baht).
a
p < 0.05 compared between PD and HD.
b
p < 0.05 compared among PD, HD, and KT.