• Läkartidningen · Mar 2002

    Review

    [When is the intensive care patient ready for discharge?].

    • Hans Blomqvist.
    • Anestesikliniken, S:t Görans sjukhus, Stockholm. hans.blomqvist@stgoran.se
    • Lakartidningen. 2002 Mar 27;99(13):1432-4.

    AbstractPrognostic factors for ICU-patients during and after ICU-discharge are reviewed as well as predisposing factors for readmissions. The overall mortality for ICU-patients are in most studies in the range of 12-32%, with a mortality rate after ICU discharge of 15-35%. Prognostic factors for mortality include age, severity of illness, diagnosis, multi-organ failure, nosocomial infections and a prolonged ICU stay. Readmissions to ICU are not uncommon and usually (45-65%) related to the underlying illness. The use of High Dependency Units or a sufficient ICU capacity might reduce the mortality rate as well as the rate of readmissions.

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