A new multi-national network studying Very old Intensive care Patients (VIPs)
Peter Vernon van Heerden, Michael Beil, Bertrand Guidet, Sigal Sviri, Christian Jung, Dylan W. de Lange, Susannah Leaver, Jesper Fjølner, Wojciech Szczeklik, Hans Flaatten
Abstract
In Europe there are increasing numbers of old (more than 65 years old) and very old (more than 80 years old) patients (very old intensive care patients - VIPs) (Figure 1). In addition to combinations of chronic conditions (multi-morbidity), there are geriatric disabilities and functional limitations, with a profound impact on management in the ICU and afterwards [1].
Topics & Concepts
Intensive careMedicineIntensive care medicineIntensive Care Unit Cognitive DisordersRespiratory Support and MechanismsSepsis Diagnosis and Treatment