Outcome of Marrow Transplantation Recipients Requiring Intensive Care

Abstract

Critical illness in the setting of blood and marrow transplantation is associated with very high mortality. This is especially true for patients with respiratory failure and septic shock, which account for a majority of intensive care unit admissions. Identification of specific outcome predictors for cohorts of these patients has been limited. Commonly used scoring systems usually overestimate hospital survival in these patients. Accurate predictions will be required to address discussion of withholding and withdrawing life-support.