The challenge of sepsis in older adults in the Emergency Department and intensive care units

Critical Care Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: MARIANA BARRETO DE OLIVEIRA DIAS, Margarida Sá Machado, João Gonçalves Pereira, Mariana Alves, Susana Mendes Fernandes
DOI: 10.62675/2965-2774.20260407
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References: 18

Abstract

INTRODUCTION Sepsis, a life-threatening organ dysfunction caused by a dysregulated host response to infection, affects individuals across all age groups.() Still, older adults bear a disproportionate burden.() Physiological changes associated with age, frailty, multimorbidity, and atypical presentations increase vulnerability. Despite this, Emergency Departments (ED) and intensive care units (ICU) remain poorly adapted to their needs.() […]

Fields of Study & Subjects

Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment Nosocomial Infections in ICU Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Critical Care Science
Publisher
Associação de Medicina Intensiva Brasileira
Volume
38
Pages
e20260407–e20260407
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN