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Factors to be considered for triage of admitting elderly patients to the ICU (46).
| Diagnosis and severity of infection |
| Coexisting dieases |
| Physiological reserve |
| Expected prognosis of the acute illness and the underlying chronic conditions |
| Availibility of a suitable treatment |
| Response to trestment to date |
| Recent cardiopulonary arrest |
| Anticipated quality of life |
| Patient's wishes |
| Bed availability |
| Staff workload |
