
Frailty Assessment in Critically Ill Older Adults: Implications for ICU Care
06/19/24 • 6 min
In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, we discuss the comprehensive review of frailty assessment tools in critically ill older adults. Learn about the Clinical Frailty Scale and how these tools can influence clinical practice and patient outcomes. Tune in for insights on improving care for the elderly in ICU settings.
The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook I have written "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals," a must-read for anyone caring for critically ill patients (check out the reviews)! You have several options to get a physical copy. Amazon: https://amzn.to/47qJZe1 (Affiliate Link) Signed & Personalized Copy: https://eddyjoemd.myshopify.com/products/the-vasopressor-inotrope-handbook My website: www.eddyjoemd.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddyjoemd X: www.x.com/eddyjoemd Facebook: www.facebook.com/eddyjoemd My Amazon store for resources you may find helpful: www.amazon.com/shop/eddyjoemd @eddyjoemd is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com Although great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this podcast is accurate, eddyjoemd, LLC shall not be held responsible or liable for its continued accuracy or any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or consequences arising from it.
CITATION:
Moïsi L, Mino JC, Guidet B, Vallet H. Frailty assessment in critically ill older adults: a narrative review. Ann Intensive Care. 2024 Jun 18;14(1):93. doi: 10.1186/s13613-024-01315-0. PMID: 38888743.
In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, we discuss the comprehensive review of frailty assessment tools in critically ill older adults. Learn about the Clinical Frailty Scale and how these tools can influence clinical practice and patient outcomes. Tune in for insights on improving care for the elderly in ICU settings.
The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook I have written "The Vasopressor & Inotrope Handbook: A Practical Guide for Healthcare Professionals," a must-read for anyone caring for critically ill patients (check out the reviews)! You have several options to get a physical copy. Amazon: https://amzn.to/47qJZe1 (Affiliate Link) Signed & Personalized Copy: https://eddyjoemd.myshopify.com/products/the-vasopressor-inotrope-handbook My website: www.eddyjoemd.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/eddyjoemd X: www.x.com/eddyjoemd Facebook: www.facebook.com/eddyjoemd My Amazon store for resources you may find helpful: www.amazon.com/shop/eddyjoemd @eddyjoemd is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com Although great care has been taken to ensure that the information in this podcast is accurate, eddyjoemd, LLC shall not be held responsible or liable for its continued accuracy or any errors, omissions, inaccuracies, or consequences arising from it.
CITATION:
Moïsi L, Mino JC, Guidet B, Vallet H. Frailty assessment in critically ill older adults: a narrative review. Ann Intensive Care. 2024 Jun 18;14(1):93. doi: 10.1186/s13613-024-01315-0. PMID: 38888743.
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