Expert consensus on the prevention and management of intensive care unit-acquired weakness for geriatrics in China(2025 edition)
10.3760/cma.j.issn.0254-9026.2025.09.001
- VernacularTitle:中国老年人重症监护病房获得性衰弱预防与管理专家共识(2025版)
- Author:
Youshuo LIU
;
Tiehe QIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Aged;
Intensive care;
ICU-acquired weakness(ICU-AW);
Expert consensus
- From:
Chinese Journal of Geriatrics
2025;44(9):1195-1211
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
With the rapid development of population aging in China, Intensive Care Units(ICU)are experiencing a similar demographic transition.ICU-acquired weakness(ICU-AW)is a common complication among critically ill patients, especially among elderly patients, and is closely associated with numerous adverse outcomes.Currently, clinical awareness of ICU-AW remains insufficient, and there is a need to enhance understanding, standardize preventive measures and establish management protocols.In view of this, the "Expert consensus on the prevention and management of intensive care unit-acquired weakness for geriatrics in China(2025 edition)" was initiated by the Chinese Geriatrics Society′s Endocrine Metabolic Diseases Group and developed by the Chinese Geriatrics Society and Geriatrics Medical Doctor Branch of Chinese Medical Doctor Association, addressing various aspects of ICU-AW, including its classification, diagnosis, prevention, and management, ultimately finalizing 19 recommendations.This expert consensus aims to provide gudiance on the prevention and management of ICU-AW for medical workers in the elderly healthcare system, striving to reduce the incidence of post-ICU weakness and disability among the elderly, improve their clinical outcomes, and contribute to promoting the process of healthy aging in China.
