23 May 2018

Recommendations for Preoperative Management of Frailty from the Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI).

Recommendations for Preoperative Management of Frailty fromthe Society for Perioperative Assessment and Quality Improvement (SPAQI).
J Clin Anesth. 2018 June 15;47:33-42. doi: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2018.02.011.
  • Practical steps for clinicians to assess and address frailty in elderly patients who require elective intermediate or high risk surgery. The recommendations summarise evidence-based principles of measuring and screening for frailty, as well as basic interventions that can help improve patient outcomes.