Medicina intensiva
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To determine mortality prognostic factors in elderly patients who are admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) due to acute critical illness. ⋯ In our study, chronological age was not associated to in-hospital mortality. However, loss of functional independence (assessed by ADL) and malnourishment were shown to be strong prognostic factors; knowing these baseline characteristics from ICU admission would be useful when making decisions regarding the intensity of treatment.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study Observational Study
Patients with influenza A (H1N1)pdm09 admitted to the ICU. Impact of the recommendations of the SEMICYUC.
To evaluate the impact of the recommendations of the SEMICYUC (2012) on severe influenza A. ⋯ The management of patients with severe influenza A (H1N1) has changed over the years, though without changes in mortality. The recommendations of the SEMICYUC (2012) have allowed earlier diagnosis and improved corticosteroid use. Pending challenges are the delay in treatment, the vaccination rate and the use of NIMV.
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Comparative Study Observational Study
Intensive care admission and hospital mortality in the elderly after non-cardiac surgery.
To assess whether patient age is independently associated to Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission after non-cardiac surgery. ⋯ Elderly patients (over 80 years) appear less likely to be admitted to ICU after non-cardiac surgery in Spanish hospitals. There was no significant association between age and postoperative mortality in this cohort.