DO SURGICAL PATIENTS OLDER THAN 90 YEARS MORE BENEFIT FROM INTENSIVE CARE UNIT

Abstract

Materials and Methods: In this study, medical records of patients aged ≥90 years admitted to intensive care unit, between January 2015 and January 2018, were retrospectively reviewed. Demographic data, reason for admission (medical or surgical), Acute Physical and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score, need for and duration of mechanical ventilation, need for inotropic agents, duration of intensive care unit stay, and mortality rate were recorded.