Intensive care outcomes in adult hematopoietic stem cell transplantation patients

Table 2 Possible reasons for improved outcomes in patients who are admitted to intensive care unit after hematopoietic stem cell transplantation

Improvements in HSCT
Reduced intensity conditioning
Better antimicrobial prophylaxis
Pre-emptive therapy of cytomegalovirus infections
Improved antifungal therapy
Improvements in intensive care
Early use of non-invasive ventilation
Early goal-directed therapy for septic shock
Better patient selection
Improved recognition of clinical deterioration and earlier ICU admission
Use of palliative care for patients with a slim chance of recovery

HSCT: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation; ICU: Intensive care unit.