Convalescent plasma for the treatment of patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019: A preliminary report

Volume: 93, Issue: 3, Pages: 1678 - 1686
Published: Oct 5, 2020
Abstract
Background The role of convalescent plasma therapy for patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is unclear. Methods We retrospectively compared outcomes in a cohort of critical COVID-19 patients who received standard care (SC Group) and those who, in addition, received convalescent plasma (CP Group). Results In total, 40 patients were included in each group. The median patient age was 53.5 years (interquartile range [IQR] 42–60.5), and...
Paper Details
Title
Convalescent plasma for the treatment of patients with severe coronavirus disease 2019: A preliminary report
Published Date
Oct 5, 2020
Volume
93
Issue
3
Pages
1678 - 1686
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