Table 4. Comparison of survivors and deceased among severe patients requiring mechanical ventilation.
| Characteristics | Survivors (N = 17) | Deceased (N = 28) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age (IQR)a - years | 55 (36-66) | 67 (59-74) | <0.01 |
| Age ≥55 years - no. (%) | 9 (52.9) | 26 (92.9) | <0.01 |
| Healthcare workers - no. (%) | 5 (29.4) | 1 (3.6) | 0.02 |
| Symptoms during the entire disease course | |||
| Diarrhea - no. (%) | 13 (76.5) | 13 (46.4) | 0.05 |
| One or more coexisting medical conditions - no. (%) | 6 (35.3) | 21 (75.0) | <0.01 |
| Chronic lung disease | 0 (0) | 11 (39.3) | <0.01 |
| Solid organ malignancy | 0 (0) | 7 (25.0) | 0.03 |
| Laboratory abnormalities during the entire disease course - no. (%) | |||
| Alanine aminotransferase >45 IU/L | 16 (94.1) | 18 (64.3) | 0.03 |
| Serum creatinine >1.5 mg/dL | 3 (17.6) | 14 (50.0) | 0.03 |
| Treatment - no. (%) | |||
| Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation | 8 (47.1) | 5 (17.9) | 0.05 |
| Convalescent serum | 6 (35.5) | 1 (3.6) | <0.01 |
aIQR denotes interquartile range.