DIAGNOSIS AND MORTALITY OUTCOMES OF THREE DIFFERENT GERIATRIC AGE GROUPS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: 10-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

Introduction: In addition to bringing many physiological changes with it, aging is a period in which morbidity and mortality rates increase due to the increase in the incidence of chronic diseases and malignant diseases. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of conditions requiring intensive care and the mortality incidence based on geriatric age groups followed-up in the intensive care unit.