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Review Article

Age and ITU: A case for discussion

Jason Raw Consultant Geriatrician, Pennine Acute NHS Trust, Fairfield General Hospital, Bury, Greater Manchester, UKCorrespondence[email protected]
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Richard Fletcher Year Two Foundation Doctor, Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Trust, Hope Hospital, Salford, Greater Manchester, UK
Pages 71-74 | Published online: 04 Dec 2011
 

Abstract

A hypothetical elderly patient recovers from a cardiac arrest with very depressed consciousness, should he be admitted to intensive care? What are the factors involved in making the decision? A review of the published evidence, and a final conclusion.

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