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. 2024 May 10;14:71. doi: 10.1186/s13613-024-01306-1

Table 2.

Common sequelae following ICU admission among very old people

Deconditioning and weakness Cognitive impairment

 ICU–acquired weakness

  Neuropathy

  Myopathy

 Sarcopenia

 Frailty

 Medication induced

 Dysfunction across multiple domains

 Impaired decisional capacity/competence

Psychological disorders

 Confusion

 Anxiety

 Depression

 Post-traumatic stress

 Psychosis

Feeding and Nutritional Problems Behavioural

 Oral/dental problems

 Swallowing disorder

 Dysphagia

 Post-intubation damage

 Reduced intake

 Anorexia/cachexia

 Malabsorption

 Catabolic state

 Psychomotor agitation

 Sleep disorder

 Negative disposition/reduced compliance

 Reduced interaction with environment

 Withdrawal

Sensory impairment

 Hearing

 Vision

 Taste

 Smell

Skin and Wounds

 Breakdown

 Infections

 Pressure Sores

 Delayed Healing

Inflammatory status

 Catabolic state

 Inflammation

 Ongoing infections

 Immunocompromised/suppressed

Reduced Physiological Reserve

 Cardiovascular

 Hemodynamic

 Pulmonary

 Endocrine homeostasis

 Renal

 Immunological

 Bone metabolism

Functional Decline

 Immobility

 Incontinence

 Dependence in Basic Activities/Function

Pain Procedure related morbidity

 Musculoskeletal system

 Contractures/Range of movement

 Prolonged immobility

 Invasive procedures

 IV lines

 Catheters

 Drains

Delirium
 Associated with previous impairment
 Predicts subsequent impairment