Journal article
Critically Ill Patients With 2009 Influenza A(H1N1) Infection in Canada
Abstract
CONTEXT: Between March and July 2009, the largest number of confirmed cases of 2009 influenza A(H1N1) infection occurred in North America.
OBJECTIVE: To describe characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of critically ill patients in Canada with 2009 influenza A(H1N1) infection.
Authors
Kumar A; Zarychanski R; Pinto R; Cook DJ; Marshall J; Lacroix J; Stelfox T; Bagshaw S; Choong K; Lamontagne F
Journal
JAMA, Vol. 302, No. 17, pp. 1872–1879
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
November 4, 2009
DOI
10.1001/jama.2009.1496
ISSN
0098-7484
Associated Experts
Fields of Research (FoR)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AdolescentAdultAge DistributionAgedAged, 80 and overCanadaChildChild, PreschoolComorbidityCritical IllnessDisease OutbreaksFemaleHumansHypoxiaInfantInfluenza A Virus, H1N1 SubtypeInfluenza, HumanIntensive Care UnitsKaplan-Meier EstimateLength of StayMaleMiddle AgedMultiple Organ FailureProspective StudiesRespiration, ArtificialRespiratory Distress SyndromeYoung Adult