Cost analysis of the very elderly admitted to intensive care units

Cost analysis of the very elderly admitted to intensive care units

Abstract Background Very elderly patients are often admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) despite poor outcomes and frequent preference to avoid unnecessary prolongation of life. We sought to determine the cost of ICU admission for the very elderly and the factors influencing this cost. Methods Th...

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Main Authors: Nicolas Chin-Yee, Gianni D’Egidio, Kednapa Thavorn, Daren Heyland, Kwadwo Kyeremanteng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Critical Care
Subjects:
Critical illness
Cost of care
Octogenarian
End-of-life care
Outcome assessment
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13054-017-1689-y

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