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How long can a 91 year old survive ICU
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My grandfather has been in ICU for 30 days, his age is 91. He was admitted because he was taking long breaths, since then he is in ICU. He also talked to us in between but was not shifted to the General ward. Why? I have taken leave from my work to look after him but I can't take it for long. Can someone please tell me that for how long can a person survive in ICU? Shouldn't a person be shifted to General Ward when their condition improves?
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Shifting from ICU to General Ward depends on a lot of parameters. All of them needs detailed evaluation before transferring to General Ward.
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Dr. Shruti Jain
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8 yrs exp
Delhi
Patient Is shifted to general ward once the vitals are stable .
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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9 yrs exp
Begusarai
need case details first
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
The treating doctor is the best person to tell,when he has to be shifted.pl consult the treating doctor.
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