Saudi Med J
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To evaluate coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patient tracheostomy outcomes. ⋯ The high mortality rate was attributed to COVID-19. Mortality and a pre-tracheostomy CRP uptrend were significantly related; uptrend patients experienced far more mortalities than downtrend patients. Unlike previous findings, mortality and intubation to tracheostomy duration were not significantly related.
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To assess olfactory abilities using a culturally adapted Sniffin' Sticks smell test in different age groups. ⋯ Using a culturally adapted smell test, our population was able to identify, discriminate, and perceive odorants better than the European population. This data will help clinicians and researchers with a tool to reliably establish the correct results of olfactory function in our population. Women had better olfactory abilities than men.