Critical Care Challenges and Mortality Predictors in Older Adults: A Comprehensive Cohort Analysis
This study demonstrated that advanced age is a major factor influencing mortality in critically ill patients, particularly among those aged 81 years and above. These patients faced higher mortality rates both during ICU stays and after discharge, emphasizing the importance of age-specific strategies in managing critically ill elderly populations.
Authors
- Pedro Póvoa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7069-7304)
- F. Coelho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3762-7136)
- Inês Antunes (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0526-4887)
- João Frutuoso
Institutions
- Ministry of Emergency Situations (KG)
- Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT)
- Centro Hospitalar de Lisboa Ocidental (PT)
- Ordem dos Médicos (PT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-12-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.76433
- Primary Topic
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00