The Fragile Brain: Understanding Frailty in Neuroanesthesia

Frailty is a multidimensional geriatric syndrome characterized by decreased physiological reserve, making patients more vulnerable to stressors, such as surgery and anesthesia. In neuroanesthesia, frailty is particularly relevant due to the high-risk nature of neurosurgical procedures and the potent...

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Main Authors: Joseph N. Monteiro, Nimisha Thakur, Shwetal Goraksha
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2024-09-01
Series:Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care
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Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0044-1795128
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