Sm-08 * neuro-oncological patients admitted in intensive-care unit (icu): patient's characteristics, predictive factors of death in icu and functional outcome

CONCLUSION: In patient with malignant brain tumor,admitted in ICU, predictive factors of death appear to be similar to those described in non-oncological patients. ICU hospitalization is generally not associated with a subsequent decrease of functional status.

Source: Neuro-Oncology - November 3, 2014 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Tabouret, E., Boucard, C., Barrie, M., Autran, D., Bruder, N., Chinot, O. Tags: SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT Source Type: research