Prognosis of frail older patients treated with intubation and artificial ventilation for respiratory failure

CONCLUSION: The overall prognosis of frail older patients who underwent intubation and artificial ventilation was poor. When providing intensive care to such patients, it is important to carefully consider their suitability for the treatment. J. Med. Invest. 70 : 494-498, August, 2023.PMID:37940537 | DOI:10.2152/jmi.70.494

Source: Journal of Medical Investigation - November 8, 2023 Category: General Medicine Authors: Kazuhisa Nakashima Ken Yoshihara Kento Kono Mika Horie Seiko Tanaka Keita Kawakado Misato Kobayashi Yohei Shiratsuki Takae Okuno Mika Nakao Yoshihiro Amano Takamasa Hotta Megumi Hamaguchi Shunichi Hamaguchi Yukari Tsubata Taishi Nagao Noriaki Kurimoto Tak Source Type: research