Table 4.
In-Hospital Mortality of Patients Admitted for COVID-19 With and Without Pneumothorax Based on Hospital Level of Care and Respiratory Support
| Variable | Patients with pneumothorax (N = 118) | Patients without pneumothorax (N = 1477) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-hospital mortality | 69 (58) | 198 (13) | <.001 |
| Hospitalized, not in an ICU | 8 (6.8) | 1148 (78) | .425 |
| Mortality rate | 1 (0.8) | 76 (5.1) | |
| ICU, not requiring mechanical ventilation | 15 (13) | 80 (5.4) | .297 |
| Mortality rate | 5 (4.2) | 15 (1.0) | |
| ICU, requiring mechanical ventilation | 95 (81) | 249 (17) | <.001 |
| Mortality rate | 63 (53) | 107 (7.2) |
Values are presented as n (%).
ICU, intensive care unit.