Background The identification of new prognostic tools for the prediction of burn patients'
morbidity outcomes is necessary. Considering the feasibility of frailty assessment in the …

Herein, we assessed the utility of the Canadian Study of Health and Aging Clinical Frailty
Scale (CSHA-CFS) to predict burn-specific outcomes. We hypothesized that frail patients are …

Background Pre-injury frailty among older trauma patients is a predictor of increased
morbidity and mortality. We sought to determine the relationship between frailty status and …

The American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status (ASA-PS) grade better risk
stratifies geriatric trauma patients, but it is only reported in patients scheduled for surgery …

Burn severity is determined by total body surface area affected, temperature of source, and
duration of exposure. Patients with impaired mobility are less capable of avoiding hazards …

While advancements in critical care and burn treatment have improved over the decades,
elderly burn victims continue to face high mortality rates. Measurements of frailty among …

Burn injuries create significant risk for the development of new or worsening frailty.
Identifying patients' risk for frailty is key to recognizing patients who are at risk for negative …

Burn injuries are a significant cause of both morbidity and mortality throughout the world.
The prevalence of burn injuries and the demographics of those affected vary across the …