SARS-CoV-2 Associated Respiratory Failure Recovery (COVID-19 CAir)

Recovery in Patients With SARS-CoV-2 Associated Respiratory Failure

Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the cause of the current pandemic of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that can lead to respiratory failure requiring oxygen therapy. Some patients develop acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and may die despite intensive care therapy. Currently it is unknown a) how fast patients recover after being discharged from hospital and b) what underlying predictors may influence recovery.

Study aims:

• To evaluate subjective and objective recovery after discharge from hospital in patients with respiratory failure due to COVID-19.
• To identify risk factors for COVID-19 associated respiratory failure and prolonged recovery

Inclusion Criteria:

• hospitalization at University Hospital Zurich due to COVID-19 infection
• hospital discharge max. 4 weeks ago
• requiring supplemental oxygen

Exclusion Criteria:

• <18 years
• non-German speaking
• no smartphone access