Validation of the Self-Reported Edmonton Frail Scale - Acute Care in Patients ≥ 65 Years Undergoing Surgery.

Background: Frailty is common in geriatric emergency surgery and associated with increased risk for poor postoperative outcomes. Frailty screening is challenging in emergency settings. The Edmonton Frail Scale (EFS) is a valid tool to screen for patients at high risk for poor postoperative outcomes.