Influence of Chemotherapy Within 30 Days Before ICU Admission on Mortality in Critically Ill Medical Patients With Cancer

What is it about?

The administration of chemotherapy in the month before intensive care unit (ICU) admission in patients with cancer was associated with higher mortality in the ICU, in the hospital, and 30 and 90 days after admission when adjusted for the increase in organ failure.

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Why is it important?

We provide useful new information for decision-making about ICU management of patients with cancer. Patients and families need to know the increased risk of death.

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