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442: EVALUATION OF TOCILIZUMAB FOR COVID-19 TREATMENT IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT.

Authors :
Dehne, Lauren
Liao, Siyun
Takieddine, Sheila
Droege, Chris
Source :
Critical Care Medicine. 2023 Supplement, Vol. 51, p208-208. 1p.
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

B Introduction: b Tocilizumab is recognized as a safe and efficacious treatment option for critically ill patients with COVID-19. C-reactive protein (CRP), ferritin, and lactate dehydrogenase (LDH) were reviewed and compared to institutional criteria for use. B Conclusions: b Critically ill patients receiving tocilizumab for COVID-19 treatment have high rates of mortality despite early use upon ICU admission. [Extracted from the article]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00903493
Volume :
51
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Critical Care Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160832908
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ccm.0000907496.22607.66