Change in age distribution of critically ill patients in an aging society

Conclusions: The proportion of elderly ICU patients aged ≥ 70 had significantly increased in the past 18 years, and the duration of ICU/hospital stay, and mortality were positively correlated with age.

Source: European Respiratory Journal - November 19, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lee, S.-I., Lim, C.-M. Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research