Acute Crit Care.  2022 Aug;37(3):468-469. 10.4266/acc.2022.01025.

We need a comprehensive intensive care unit management strategy for older patients

• Shin DI

• KMID: 2535311
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4266/acc.2022.01025

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