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How does the long-term survival of adult patients admitted to the ICU compare to the general population?
How does the long-term survival of adult patients admitted to the ICU compare to the general population?
Critically ill patients who survive the initial period reach a life expectancy similar to the general population approximately 2 years after ICU admission.
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Post-ICU survivors may normalize survival after 2 years; leaves open whether targeted follow-up improves long-term outcomes.
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Niskanen et al. (1996) studied this question.
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