| Title: |
The (un)surprising resilience of octogenarians in intensive care. |
| Authors: |
Beil, Michael1 (AUTHOR) beil@doctors.org.uk, Jacobs, Jeremy M.2 (AUTHOR), Guidet, Bertrand3,4 (AUTHOR) |
| Source: |
Intensive Care Medicine. Jan2025, Vol. 51 Issue 1, p140-142. 3p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*RENAL replacement therapy, *OLDER patients, *AGE, *INTENSIVE care patients, *OCTOGENARIANS, *EXTRACORPOREAL membrane oxygenation |
| Abstract: |
The article discusses the increasing presence of octogenarians in intensive care units (ICUs) due to demographic aging and evolving medical technologies. It highlights the challenges in predicting outcomes for very old patients and the need for tailored healthcare options. Data from a Japanese intensive care registry show that while hospital mortality increases with age, a significant number of octogenarians are discharged home, indicating resilience. The study suggests differences in intensive care practices between Japan and European countries, emphasizing the importance of informed decision-making and long-term care planning for older patients. [Extracted from the article] |
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