Background: Frailty is a predictor of morbidity and mortality in older patients. This study aimed to investigate the influence of frailty status on likelihood, rate, duration, and severity of intraoperative hypotension (IOH), which can lead to severe organ dysfunction.
Methods: Surgical patients (≥70 yr old) with preoperative frailty assessment were analysed retrospectively.
Background: Frailty is a state of reduced functional capacities in older people that can be reversed through multimodal therapy concepts. The effect of preoperative prehabilitation on frailty has been examined, but the heterogeneity of exercise regimens has prevented conclusive evidence. This scoping review analyses prehabilitation interventions, particularly exercise methods, published in trials for prefrail and frail elderly patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Early mobilisation within 72 hours of intensive care unit admission counteracts complications caused by critical illness. The effect of different interventions on intensive care unit length of stay and other outcomes is unclear. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of various early mobilisation interventions within 72 hours of admission to the intensive care unit on length of stay and other outcomes.
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November 2022
Frailty Syndrome has been recognized in several settings as a major predictor of negative outcomes. A frailty diagnosis can have important consequences for clinical decision-making and provides the opportunity to implement preventive strategies. Despite its importance, a gold standard for the diagnosis of frailty is still lacking.
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