Oncological patients in the intensive care unit: prognosis, decision-making, therapies and end-of-life care

Oncological patients in the intensive care unit: prognosis, decision-making, therapies and end-of-life care

The effectiveness of intensive care unit (ICU) care for cancer patients remains controversial. Advances in antitumour and supportive care led to major improvements in outcomes of oncological patients in the ICU. Improved cancer therapies and supportive management of organ dysfunctions have contrib...

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Main Authors: Ewelina Biskup, Fengfeng Cai, Marcus Vetter, Stephan Marsch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2017-08-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
Subjects:
cancer patients
critical illness
end of life
ICU
oncological patients
Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2336

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https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/2336

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