March 20, 2026 · Critical care medicine · DOI: 10.1097/CCM.0000000000007085

Society of Critical Care Medicine Guidelines on Caring for Older Adults in the ICU

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The authors aimed to develop evidence-based guidelines for the care of older adults (65 years and older) in the ICU, addressing their unique needs during and after critical illness. The panel generated two conditional recommendations advocating for a geriatric model of care and advising against the use of antipsychotic medications for delirium prevention, while also identifying areas needing further research. Ultimately, the guidelines highlight the importance of tailored approaches to improve outcomes for older ICU patients.

Lauren E Ferrante, Dipayan Chaudhuri, Kallirroi Laiya Carayannopoulos, Snigdha Jain, Judith A Tate, Evelyn Álvarez-Espinoza, C Adrian Austin, Lisa Burry, Michael J Devinney, William J Ehlenbach, Mary Beth Happ, Aluko A Hope, May Hua, Michelle E Kho, Jessica A Palakshappa, Leslie P Scheunemann, Liron Sinvani, Barbara Stahl, Sophia Wang, Hannah Wunsch, Bram Rochwerg, Nathan E Brummel

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