Prediction of functional loss in emergency surgery is possible with a simple frailty screening tool

Prediction of functional loss in emergency surgery is possible with a simple frailty screening tool

Abstract Background Senior adults fear postoperative loss of independence the most, and this might represent an additional burden for families and society. The number of geriatric patients admitted to the emergency room requiring an urgent surgical treatment is rising, and the presence of frailty is...

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Main Authors: Davide Zattoni, Isacco Montroni, Nicole Marie Saur, Anna Garutti, Maria Letizia Bacchi Reggiani, Federico Ghignone, Giovanni Taffurelli, Giampaolo Ugolini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-03-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Functional outcome
Functional decline
Frailty assessment
Flemish version of Triage Risk Screening Tool
Emergency surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00356-1

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