Palliative Care bei über 80-jährigen Patienten mit COVID‑19-Pneumonie auf der Intensivstation – invasive Beatmung zielführend?

In February 2020 a new virus named-SARS-CoV‑2 emerged. As a result many patients suffered from COVID‑19-associated pneumonia and were in need of hospitalization in an intensive care unit (ICU). Especially at the beginning of this pandemic the mortality among intubated patients was very high. With ongoing experience in how to handle COVID‑19-associated respiratory insufficiency the mortality rate was reduced but is still high among older patients. In this case report it is discussed if validated scores can support the decision between intubating patients or providing best supportive care.