Retrospective Analysis of Long-Term Survival in Very Elderly (age ≥80) Critically Ill Patients of a Medical Intensive Care Unit at a Tertiary Care Hospital in Korea
Abstract:Background
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term survival rates of very elderly (age ≥80) critically ill patients admitted to a medical intensive care unit (MICU) at a regional tertiary-care hospital in Korea.
Methods
We retrospectively analyzed data from patients who survived after discharged from the MICU of our hospital. Survival rates at 90 days, 1 year, 2 years, and 3 years were assessed between patients age ≥80 and those age <80. Survival status … Show more
“…In developing countries, due to lack of comprehensive post-ICU physical rehabilitation facilities, the physical domain of HrQOL may not improve so much, whereas a large social support may maintain psychological aspects of HrQOL. 7 – 9 …”
How to cite this article:
Todi S, Choudhuri R. Critical Care Research in Elderly Population: An Uncharted Territory. Indian J Crit Care Med 2020;24(7):500–501.
“…In developing countries, due to lack of comprehensive post-ICU physical rehabilitation facilities, the physical domain of HrQOL may not improve so much, whereas a large social support may maintain psychological aspects of HrQOL. 7 – 9 …”
How to cite this article:
Todi S, Choudhuri R. Critical Care Research in Elderly Population: An Uncharted Territory. Indian J Crit Care Med 2020;24(7):500–501.
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