Objective:

To address the challenges and lack of evidence in managing older patients in the ICU and to summarize recent guidelines from the SCCM.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• There is a scarcity of evidence and guidance for managing older ICU patients.
• The SCCM panel issued a conditional recommendation for geriatric models of care, despite low certainty of evidence.
• No recommendations were made regarding post-ICU follow-up or the use of antipsychotic medications for delirium treatment.

Interpretation:

The SCCM guidelines acknowledge the limitations of current evidence in managing older ICU patients.

Limitations:

• The evidence base for managing older ICU patients is limited and often uncertain.
• Many clinical trials exclude geriatric patients, leading to a lack of applicable data.

Conclusion:

Further research is needed to identify effective interventions for older ICU patients.

Sources:

• SCCM Guidelines
• ESICM Recommendations
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