Critical illness associated with 2013-2014 influenza A (H1N1): Postpandemic characteristics, presentation and outcomes

Conclusions: Compared to the 2009-2010 pandemic, the 2013-2014 H1N1 strain affected older patients with more underlying co-morbid cardio-pulmonary diseases. The patients had worse oxygenation indices and rescue modalities such as prone ventilation, inhaled epoprostenol and ECMO, were used more consistently as compared to the 2009 pandemic.

Source: Indian Journal of Critical Care Medicine - November 10, 2015 Category: Intensive Care Authors: Jonathan WiesenDhruv JoshiJorge A GuzmanAbhijit Duggal Source Type: research