Post-ICU Follow-up Study in Covid-19 Patients

Post-ICU Covid19 Follow-up With Regards to Lung, Heart, Kidney and Cognitive Function

A follow up study of adult patients who have been treated in the ICU at Mölndal hospital due to Covid19 in the period of 2020 to 2022.

The spread of Covid19 in the population in Sweden from 2019 and onwards posed new and serious strain on our ICU capacity. The disease presented with initially influenza like symptoms and evolved into multiorgan failure. 5% of all patients with verified Covid 19 were in need of critical care and among them the in-hospital mortality rate was 20%.

Patients will be followed up with after a minimum of three months after discharge from the ICU with regards to organ function.

Examinations within the scope of the study are;

• Comprehensive heart investigation including ultrasound
• Arterial blood gas and lung function tests including computer tomography of the lungs.
• Cognitive function with validated questioners
• Standardized test of physical function
• A panel of blood samples to assess organ function

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients treated at the Intensive Care Unit at Mölndals hospital from 2020 to 2022 for Covid19
• More than 3 months passed since ICU discharge
• Over 18 years of age at time of inclusion
• Swedish resident with Swedish unique personal identification number.
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Under 18 years of age at time of inclusion
• Not a Swedish resident
• Unwillingness to participate