Potentially inappropriate medication use in elderly patients treated in intensive care units: A cross-sectional study using 2019 Beers, STOPP/v2 Criteria and EU(7)-PIM List.

Ferhan Demirer Aydemir Seyma Oncu Mehmet Nuri Yakar Gokalp A Utkugun Ali Necati Gökmen Bilgin Cömert Reyhan Ucku Ayse Gelal

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2021)

In this study, the prevalence of PIM was determined higher in elderly patients in ICU. Our results supported that 2019 Beers Criteria for ICU patients seems to be more directive in detecting PIMs and determining the prognosis. Reducing the number of drugs administered may be the first step to decrease PIMs in elderly patients in ICU and to maintain the treatment safely.

Keyphrases

intensive care unit
mechanical ventilation
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
risk factors
chronic kidney disease
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
physical activity
patient reported outcomes
combination therapy