Frailty Assessment in Critically Ill Older Adults: Implications for ICU Care
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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 while supporting my endeavors. If you're in the US, you can order ⁠⁠A SIGNED & PERSONALIZED COPY for $29.99⁠⁠ or via ⁠⁠AMAZON⁠⁠ (for orders outside the US). Ebook versions: ⁠⁠AMAZON KINDLE for $9.9⁠⁠⁠⁠9⁠⁠. ⁠⁠APPLE BOOKS⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠GOOGLE PLAY⁠⁠.  ¡Excelentes noticias! Mi libro ha sido traducido al español y las versiones electrónicas están disponibles para su compra for solo $9.99 en ⁠⁠AMAZON KINDLE⁠⁠, ⁠⁠APPLE BOOKS⁠⁠ y ⁠⁠GOOGLE PLAY⁠⁠. When you use these affiliate links, I earn an additional commission at no extra cost to you, which is a great way to support my work. 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. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/eddyjoemd/support
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