Is the prognostic nutritional index a predictor of Covid-19 related hospitalizations and mortality?

IF 1.2 4区 医学 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Muhammed Emin Demirkol, Gulali Aktas, Murat Alisik, Ozgur Mehmet Yis, Musa Kaya, Derya Kocadag
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Abstract

Introduction: Prognostic nutritional index (PNI) is a novel inflammation marker that useful in predicting prognosis of certain conditions. We aimed to study PNI of the outpatient and inpatient subjects with established Covid-19 and also aimed to compare PNI of deceased and survived Covid-19 patients.

Methods: The patients with Covid-19 whom presented to outpatient or inpatient clinics of Abant Izzet Baysal University Hospital were enrolled to the study. PNI levels of the inpatients and outpatients, deceased and survived were compared. PNI values of deceased and survived in inpatients were also compared.

Results: Study population was consisted of 4419 subjects (2907 outpatients and 1512 inpatients). PNI of the inpatient (41.55 (36.42-47.1)) group was significantly lower than the PNI of the outpatient (51.95 (47.95-55.75)) subjects (p<0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of PNI (≤46.2 level) in determination of requirement inpatient treatment were 71.2% and 83.5%, respectively. PNI of the deceased patients (37(33.39-40.86)) was lower than the PNI of the survivors (50.45(45.6-54.65)), (p<0.001). The sensitivity and specificity of PNI at ≤44.55 level in determining mortality were 89.22% and 78.87%, respectively.

Conclusion: We suggest that PNI could serve as a reliable prognostic index in covid-19 patients. Reduced level of PNI should alert physicians since it is associated with need for hospitalization and mortality in this population.

预后营养指数是Covid-19相关住院和死亡率的预测因子吗?
预后营养指数(PNI)是一种新的炎症标志物,可用于预测某些疾病的预后。我们旨在研究已确诊新冠肺炎的门诊和住院受试者的PNI,并旨在比较新冠肺炎死亡和存活患者的PNI。方法对在Abant Izzet Baysal大学医院门诊或住院的新冠肺炎患者进行研究。比较住院患者和门诊患者、死亡患者和存活患者的PNI水平。比较了住院病人中死亡和存活的PNI值。结果研究人群包括4419名受试者(2907名门诊患者和1512名住院患者)。住院组(41.55(36.42-47.1))的PNI显著低于门诊组(51.95(47.95-55.75))(p<0.001)。PNI(≤46.2)在确定住院治疗需求方面的敏感性和特异性分别为71.2%和83.5%。死亡患者的PNI(37(33.39-40.86))低于存活患者的PNI50.45(45.6-54.65)(p<0.001)。PNI在≤44.55水平下测定死亡率的敏感性和特异性分别为89.22%和78.87%。结论PNI可作为新冠肺炎患者的可靠预后指标。PNI水平的降低应该提醒医生,因为它与该人群的住院需求和死亡率有关。
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Malawi Medical Journal
Malawi Medical Journal Medicine-General Medicine
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期刊介绍: Driven and guided by the priorities articulated in the Malawi National Health Research Agenda, the Malawi Medical Journal publishes original research, short reports, case reports, viewpoints, insightful editorials and commentaries that are of high quality, informative and applicable to the Malawian and sub-Saharan Africa regions. Our particular interest is to publish evidence-based research that impacts and informs national health policies and medical practice in Malawi and the broader region. Topics covered in the journal include, but are not limited to: - Communicable diseases (HIV and AIDS, Malaria, TB, etc.) - Non-communicable diseases (Cardiovascular diseases, cancer, diabetes, etc.) - Sexual and Reproductive Health (Adolescent health, education, pregnancy and abortion, STDs and HIV and AIDS, etc.) - Mental health - Environmental health - Nutrition - Health systems and health policy (Leadership, ethics, and governance) - Community systems strengthening research - Injury, trauma, and surgical disorders
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