Intensive care in an older population: Influence of age, comorbidities and sex in 304 plastic and reconstructive surgical patients older than 75 years.

Clement J StaudMaximilian ZaussingerMatthias HolzbauerAlexandra ChristHannes BeiglböckKarin UnterbergerChristine Radtke

Published in: Geriatrics & gerontology international (2022)

Age plays a critical role in determining fatal outcome of old patients requiring intensive care. In contrast, sex and number of comorbidities shows no significant influence. Geriatr Gerontol Int 2022; 22: 597-602.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
physical activity
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
community dwelling
magnetic resonance
prognostic factors
magnetic resonance imaging
computed tomography
patient reported outcomes