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Comparative Study
. 2004 Apr;8(2):103-4.
doi: 10.1186/cc2838. Epub 2004 Mar 3.

Understanding the lingering consequences of what we treat and what we do

Derek C Angus  1
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Comparative Study

Understanding the lingering consequences of what we treat and what we do

Derek C Angus. Crit Care. 2004 Apr.

Abstract

Granja and colleagues have helped us by showing that long-term follow-up is feasible and by trying to tease out whether select intensive care unit patient populations are at particular risk of adverse outcomes. This work gives us clues for future investigations which will hopefully interrogate further the potential mechanisms of action that underlie poor long-term outcomes. In the meantime, we can hope that this quality of follow-up will move from the research arena to become a part of routine clinical care.

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