Factors Affecting Mortality in Critically Ill Patients With Tuberculosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Shivangi Mishra,
Jinay Gala,
Jose Chacko
Abstract:Objectives:
Critically ill patients with tuberculosis carry high mortality. Identification of factors associated with mortality in critically ill tuberculosis patients may enable focused treatment.
Data Sources:
An extensive literature search of PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar was performed using Medical Subject Headings terms “tuberculosis,” “critical care,” “critical care outcome,” and “ICU.” We aimed to identify fac… Show more
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