Key result
Advanced age (≥ 80 years) in medical ICU patients was associated with significantly higher 30-day mortality compared to patients aged 50-64 years (MRR 2.7; 95% CI 2.5-3.0).
Why the study?
Is advancing age associated with increased mortality in ICU patients?
Cohort (n=47,596)
Is advancing age associated with increased mortality in ICU patients?
Effect estimate: MRR 2.7 (95% CI 2.5-3.0)
Advancing age (≥ 80 years) in ICU patients is associated with significantly increased 30-day and 1-year mortality compared to 50-64-year-olds, independent of preexisting morbidity.
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Supports incorporating age into ICU mortality risk models; leaves open whether targeted interventions benefit the oldest patients.
Nielsson et al. (2013) conducted a cohort in Intensive care unit (ICU) admission (n=47,596). Advanced age (≥ 80 years) vs. Age 50-64 years was evaluated on 30-day mortality in medical ICU patients (MRR 2.7, 95% CI 2.5-3.0). Advanced age (≥ 80 years) in medical ICU patients was associated with significantly higher 30-day mortality compared to patients aged 50-64 years (MRR 2.7; 95% CI 2.5-3.0).
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