The Journal of surgical research
Frailty Index Predicts Withdrawal of Life-Sustaining Therapy in Geriatric Patients With Rib Fractures.
Reid Bartholomew, Jeffery Nelson, Saskya Byerly, Dina M Filiberto
Published: 202610.1016/j.jss.2025.12.028
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Geriatric patients with rib fractures have a high morbidity and mortality. The 5-item-modified frailty index (mFI-5) is associated with increased complications and mortality in trauma patients. We aim to determine predictors of withdraw…
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