Clinical characteristics and outcomes of mechanically ventilated elderly patients in intensive care units: a Chinese multicentre retrospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, the number of elderly patients receiving mechanical ventilation (MV) in intensive care units (ICUs) has increased. However, the evidence on the outcomes of elderly mechanically ventilated patients is scant in China. Our objective was to evaluate the characteristics and outcomes in elderly patients (≥65 years) receiving MV in the ICU.

Methods

We performed a multicentre retrospective study involving adult patients who were admitted to the ICU and received at least 24 hours of MV. Patients were divided into three age groups: under 65, 65-79, and ≥80 years. The primary outcome was hospital mortality. We performed univariate and multivariate logistic regression analysis to identify factors associated with hospital mortality.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Ma JG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8107518 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature