Comment on

• Short-term and long-term mortality in very elderly patients admitted to an intensive care unit.

  de Rooij SE, Govers A, Korevaar JC, Abu-Hanna A, Levi M, de Jonge E. de Rooij SE, et al. Intensive Care Med. 2006 Jul;32(7):1039-44. doi: 10.1007/s00134-006-0171-0. Epub 2006 May 9. Intensive Care Med. 2006. PMID: 16791666
• Decision-making process, outcome, and 1-year quality of life of octogenarians referred for intensive care unit admission.

  Garrouste-Orgeas M, Timsit JF, Montuclard L, Colvez A, Gattolliat O, Philippart F, Rigal G, Misset B, Carlet J. Garrouste-Orgeas M, et al. Intensive Care Med. 2006 Jul;32(7):1045-51. doi: 10.1007/s00134-006-0169-7. Epub 2006 May 9. Intensive Care Med. 2006. PMID: 16791667
• Short- and long-term outcomes of older patients in intermediate care units.

  Torres OH, Francia E, Longobardi V, Gich I, Benito S, Ruiz D. Torres OH, et al. Intensive Care Med. 2006 Jul;32(7):1052-9. doi: 10.1007/s00134-006-0170-1. Epub 2006 May 9. Intensive Care Med. 2006. PMID: 16791668