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AIDS in ICUs: outcome.

R Deam1, A P Kimberley, M Anderson

  • 1Department of Anaesthetics, Westminster Hospital, London.

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|February 1, 1988
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Intensive care units in the UK admitted 32 patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) by 1986. High mortality (72%) was observed, especially for ventilated patients, highlighting critical care needs for AIDS patients.

Area of Science:

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) presented significant challenges to healthcare systems in the mid-1980s.
  • Understanding the utilization and outcomes of intensive care units (ICUs) for AIDS patients was crucial for resource allocation and treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey the admission patterns and outcomes of patients with AIDS in UK intensive care units.
  • To identify common conditions leading to ICU admission and assess patient mortality rates.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire survey was distributed to 93 intensive care units across the United Kingdom in January 1986.
  • Data collected included patient demographics, reasons for admission, treatments received (e.g., artificial ventilation), and outcomes.

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Main Results:

  • Thirty-two AIDS patients were admitted to 12 ICUs up to January 1986.
  • Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia was the most frequent cause of respiratory failure (27 patients).
  • Overall mortality was high at 72%, with 80% of ventilated patients dying.

Conclusions:

  • Intensive care admission for AIDS patients in the UK was relatively low in early 1986 but associated with very high mortality.
  • Respiratory failure, particularly Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, was a primary driver for ICU admission and poor outcomes.