Publications by authors named "Gabriella Charlton"
ANZ J Surg
September 2022
Article Synopsis
- Frailty is a significant predictor of poor outcomes and higher mortality rates in patients undergoing vascular surgery, particularly during the resource-limited COVID-19 pandemic.
- In a study involving 917 patients, 22.1% were identified as frail, with no significant difference in mortality rates between frail and non-frail patients over 30 days and 6 months; however, frail patients experienced longer hospital stays and more complications.
- The study emphasizes the need for targeted care interventions for frail individuals to prevent adverse outcomes, particularly during healthcare challenges like pandemics.
