Triage and Prognostication of Cancer Patients Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit

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Abstract

Cancer remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. Advances in cancer screening, early detection, targeted therapies, and supportive care have led to improvements in outcomes and quality of life. The rapid increase in novel cancer therapies can cause life-threatening adverse events. The need for intensive care unit (ICU) care is projected to increase. Until 2 decades ago, cancer diagnosis often precluded ICU admission. Recently, substantial cancer survival has been achieved; therefore, ICU denial is not recommended. ICU resources are limited and expensive; hence, appropriate utilization is needed. This review focuses on triage and prognosis in critically ill cancer patients requiring ICU admission.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1-18
Number of pages18
JournalCritical Care Clinics
Volume37
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2021

Keywords

  • Admission
  • Cancer
  • Critical care
  • Critically ill
  • ICU utilization
  • Intensive care
  • Prognosis
  • Triage

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Critical Care and Intensive Care Medicine

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