| dc.description.abstract | Introduction. A brain tumor is an expansive lesion that forms a mass in the skull
space (intracranial) or spinal cord. There are several critical conditions that
cause brain tumor patients to be in critical condition. Intensive care is needed in
the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for patients with these conditions. Objective. This
study was conducted to provide data on the profile and characteristics of brain
tumor patients treated in the ICU of Adam Malik Hospital, Medan in 2022-2023.
Method. This study used a retrospective descriptive research design with
secondary data obtained from medical records of brain tumor patients undergoing
treatment in the ICU of Adam Malik Hospital. The study sample consisted of 60
patients obtained through the total sampling method. Results and Discussion.
Most ICU brain tumor patients were in the age group ≤44 years (53.3%), male
(60%), student occupation (15%), high school education status (51.7%), type of
brain tumor astrocytoma (26.7%), initial symptoms of decreased consciousness
(51.7%), initial management (56.7%), physiotherapy therapy (35%), duration ≥5
days (55%), and condition of discharge from the ICU alive (71.7%). Conclusion.
Male patients with brain tumors were more likely to undergo intensive care in the
ICU, with the dominant age group ≤44 years. Patients generally had astrocytoma,
received initial management and therapy, and were discharged from the ICU
alive. | en_US |
