A frequent cause of death among older intensive care patients with multiple or severe injuries is:

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Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is a frequent cause of death among older intensive care patients with multiple or severe injuries. MODS occurs when there is dysfunction of two or more organ systems due to a dysregulated systemic inflammatory response. This can lead to a cascade of events that ultimately result in organ failure and death. Other options, such as pulmonary edema, heart attack, and stroke, may also be contributing factors or complications in these patients, but MODS is commonly the primary cause of death.

A Frequent Cause of Death Among Older Intensive Care Patients