Differences in directives to limit treatment and discontinue mechanical ventilation between elderly and very elderly patients: a substudy of a multinational observational study.

Karen E A BurnsDeborah J CookKeying XuPeter DodekJesús VillarAndrew JonesFarhad N KapadiaDavid J GattasScott K EpsteinPaolo PelosiKallirroi KefalaMaureen O MeadeLeena Rizvinull null

Published in: Intensive care medicine (2023)

Very elderly (vs. elderly) patients had more orders to withhold treatments after ICU admission and higher hospital mortality, but similar ICU outcomes and IMV discontinuation. Significant regional differences existed in withholding and withdrawal practices.

Keyphrases

mechanical ventilation
intensive care unit
acute respiratory distress syndrome
middle aged
healthcare
respiratory failure
community dwelling
primary care
emergency department
cardiovascular events
risk factors
cardiovascular disease
acute care
insulin resistance
adverse drug
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