Functional ability in younger and older elderlies after discharge from the intensive care unit. A prospective cohort

Conclusion: Although there were great functional capacity losses after discharge from the intensive care unit in both age groups, there was no difference in the magnitude of functional capacity loss between younger (60 to 79 years) and older elderly individuals ( ≥ 80 years old) during the first 6 months after discharge from the intensive care unit.

Source: Revista Brasileira de Terapia Intensiva - October 16, 2017 Category: Intensive Care Source Type: research