ICU sedation, delirium & recovery
Prevalence of life-sustaining treatment limitations in Polish very old intensive care patients (VIPs). A post-hoc analysis of two prospective observational studies
Primary result · Prevalence of LST limitationsResult — go to the resultOdds ratio 1.07 95% CI 1.01–1.14Authors' conclusion
The clinicians in Poland have become more proactive in limiting LST in critically ill patients ≥80 years old over the studied period, however the prevalence of limitations of LST in Poland remains low.
Study context
- Population
- Polish critically ill patients aged >80 in ICU
- Participants
- 601 patients
- Comparison
- 2018-2019 vs 2016-2017 cohort
- Primary endpoint
- Prevalence of limitations of life-sustaining treatment (LST) and associated factors
Methodological detailsprospective observational cohorts (VIP1, VIP2)
- Prospective observational cohorts (VIP1, VIP2)
Primary result
Prevalence of LST limitations
Odds ratio
1.07
95% CI 1.01–1.14
By group
2018-2019 vs 2016-2017
OR 1.07 (95% CI 1.01–1.14)
As reported in the abstract
Further findings
| Outcome | P value |
|---|---|
| LOS by LST limitation statusWith limitations of LST vs Without limitations of LST · longer LOS with limitations of LST | P = 0.001 |
Mortality by LST limitation status
- Higher mortality with limitations of LST than without
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Original publication
Prevalence of life-sustaining treatment limitations in Polish very old intensive care patients (VIPs). A post-hoc analysis of two prospective observational studies. J Crit Care. Published 11 October 2023. doi:10.
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