Journal of critical care
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2015
Comparative StudyEvaluation of long-term outcomes of very old patients admitted to intensive care: Survival, functional status, quality of life, and quality-adjusted life-years.
To evaluate long-term outcomes among a population of very old patients (≥80years) after nonelective intensive care unit (ICU) admission. ⋯ For those who survive, return to previous functional activity was likely. Long-term survival and quality of life achieved afterward were translated in more than a year of perfect health status gained.
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Journal of critical care · Oct 2015
Observational StudyAllogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation after reduced intensity conditioning regimen: Outcomes of patients admitted to intensive care unit.
The prognosis of allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) is still poor. Overall, when these patients receive reduced intensity conditioning (RIC) regimens, the survival is better. To date, no study has specifically evaluated the outcome of RIC allogeneic HSCT admitted to the ICU. ⋯ From our study, short-term survival rates of ICU patients receiving RIC regimens justify a broad ICU admission policy. The use of IMV is associated with hospital mortality, whereas the use of NIV is frequently successful. Long-term outcome remains poor after ICU discharge.