Interleukine 6 as a Predictor of Outcome in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Covid 19

Serum Interleukine 6 as a Predictor of Outcome in Mechanically Ventilated Patients With Covid 19

Serum IL-6 levels will be determined by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay according to the manufacturer's instructions and the normal range is <10 pg/mL , Patients' medical records will be carefully reviewed and analyzed. Patient data regarding demographics, comorbidities, signs and symptoms, laboratory results and complications will be collected. The occurrence of complications will be confirmed according to the following criteria: acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) defined according to the Berlin definition

Inclusion Criteria:

• •Age: more than 20 years.

  • Gender: both males and females will be included.
  • Mechanically Ventilated patients.
  • COVID 19 confirmed diagnosis

Exclusion Criteria:

• •Immunocompromised patients.

  • Oxygen saturation more than 95% without ventilation.
  • Malignancy.
  • Patients refuse to be enrolled in the study.