The challenge of sepsis in older adults in the Emergency Department and intensive care units

MARIANA BARRETO DE OLIVEIRA DIAS; Margarida Sá Machado; João Gonçalves Pereira; Mariana Alves; Susana Mendes Fernandes

doi:10.62675/2965-2774.20260407

January 1, 2026Critical Care ScienceOpen Access

The challenge of sepsis in older adults in the Emergency Department and intensive care units

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Key Points

This research aims to understand the unique challenges older adults face with sepsis in Emergency Departments and ICUs.
Review of current treatment protocols in Emergency Departments and ICUs.
Assessment of how care is adapted for older adults with sepsis.
Analysis of physiological changes and their implications for treatment.
Older adults have a higher risk of poor outcomes from sepsis due to physiological changes.
Current protocols in Emergency Departments and ICUs often do not address the specific needs of elderly patients.
Increasing awareness of these challenges is crucial for improving treatment protocols.

Implication

Observational study highlights sepsis impact in older adults, suggesting improved care is needed.

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Sepsis, a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, affects individuals across all age groups.() Still, older adults bear a disproportionate burden.() Physiological changes associated with age, frailty, multimorbidity, and atypical presentations increase vulnerability. Despite this, Emergency Departments (ED) and intensive care units (ICU) remain poorly adapted to their needs.() […]

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DIAS et al. (2026) studied this question.

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