Nationwide observational study reveals a decrease in ICU admissions for older patients and rising mortality for younger patients, indicating shifts in critical care practices.
ICU utilization and outcomes in Germany have shifted markedly over the past decade. Declining admissions among older patients, increasing ICU-related mortality in younger patients, and rising treatment intensity underscore age-specific differences in critical care delivery and outcomes, with important implications for ICU admission practices, treatment decisions and future resource planning.
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