TY  - JOUR
T1  - FUnctional status assessment in the preoperative evaluation of older adults
AU  - Malani PN
Y1  - 2009/10/14
N1  - 10.1001/jama.2009.1453
JO  - JAMA
SP  - 1582
EP  - 1583
VL  - 302
IS  - 14
N2  - 
Many common surgical procedures such as spinal fusion, coronary artery bypass grafting, and arthroplasty are routinely performed on older adults. Although such procedures can enhance quality and duration of life, adverse events related to the procedure and postoperative period are key considerations. Important complications include delirium, infection, and cardiac events. Development of these and other complications are associated with increased length of stay, increased rate of discharge to chronic care facilities, and increased mortality. Although age has been considered a primary predictor of surgical outcomes, preoperative functional status is likely a better surrogate for postoperative risk.

SN  - 0098-7484
M3  - doi: 10.1001/jama.2009.1453
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/jama.2009.1453
ER  -