Table 1.
Baseline demographics and clinical status at admission
| Baseline Characteristics | Usual Care (n = 15) | Prone Positioning (n = 15) | Combined (N = 30) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demographics | |||
| Age, median (IQR), yr | 62 (49–75) | 52 (40–65) | 56.5 (45–70) |
| Sex, M, n (%) | 8 (53.3) | 8 (53.3) | 16 (53.3) |
| BMI, median (IQR), kg/m2 | 29.3 (24.4–32.9) | 32.9 (27.5–39.4) | 30.3 (27.4–37.4) |
| Charlson Comorbidity Index, median (IQR) | 3 (1–5) | 1 (0–2) | 2 (1–4) |
| Race/ethnicity, n (%) | |||
| White | 6 (40.0) | 6 (40.0) | 12 (40.0) |
| Latinx | 2 (13.3) | 5 (33.3) | 7 (11.2) |
| African American | 2 (13.3) | 1 (6.7) | 3 (10.0) |
| Pacific Islander | 3 (20.0) | 1 (6.7) | 4 (13.3) |
| Asian | — | 1 (6.7) | 1 (3.3) |
| American Indian or Alaskan native | 2 (13.3) | — | 2 (6.7) |
| Other | — | 1 (6.7) | 1 (3.3) |
| Clinical status | |||
| Positive COVID-19 PCR assay, n (%) | 14 (93.3) | 15 (100) | 29 (96.7) |
| Admission O2 saturation, median (IQR), % | 94 (87–96) | 94 (93–95) | 94 (90–96) |
| Admission FiO2, median (IQR) | 21 (21–29) | 21 (21–29) | 21 (21–29) |
| Admission oxygen delivery method, n (%) | |||
| Room air | 9 (60.0) | 10 (66.7) | 19 (63.3) |
| Nasal cannula | 6 (40.0) | 5 (33.3) | 11 (36.7) |
Definition of abbreviations: BMI = body mass index; COVID-19 = coronavirus disease; FiO2 = fraction of inspired oxygen; IQR = interquartile range; PCR = polymerase chain reaction.