Prevalence and risk factors of preoperative malnutrition risk in older patients and its impact on surgical outcomes: a retrospective observational study.

Purpose: Elderly patients are vulnerable to malnutrition and we have started systematic screening for preoperative malnutrition risk in our institution. This study aims to determine the prevalence and risk factors of preoperative malnutrition risk among elderly surgical patients, and its impact on surgical outcomes.

Methods: In this retrospective cohort study of patients ≥ 65 yr old undergoing elective surgery, we recorded demographics, medications, preoperative effort tolerance, Malnutrition Universal Screening Tool (MUST) score, American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status (ASA), Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI), and Edmonton Frailty Score (EFS).

Snakebite Induced Thrombotic Microangiopathy Leading to Renal Cortical Necrosis.

Renal complications from snakebite result in high mortality and morbidity. Acute kidney injury (AKI) occurs in 5-30% of cases. Renal manifestation could include acute tubular necrosis, cortical necrosis, interstitial nephritis, glomerulonephritis, and vasculitis.