- Baseline characteristics of the patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia (N=34).
| Variables | n (%) |
|---|---|
| Age in months, median (IQR) | 24 (12-72) |
| Age categories | |
| Infants | 11 (32.4) |
| Preschool age | 15 (44.0) |
| School age | 8 (23.5) |
| Gender (male) | 16 (47.0) |
| Symptoms and signs | |
| GI symptoms (vomiting/diarrhea) | 20 (59.0) |
| SpO2 on room air, median (IQR) | 75 (70-82) |
| Respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation | 12 (35.0) |
| Signs of shock or multi-organ failure | 2 (5.9) |
| Comorbidities | 31 (91.2) |
| Vital signs at admission, median (IQR) | |
| Heart rate | 147.5 (120-181) |
| FiO2 | 100 (80-100) |
Values are presented as a number and percentage (%) or as median and interquartile range (IQR). GI: gastrointestinal, SpO2: peripheral oxygen saturation, FiO2: the fraction of inspired oxygen