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Utility of Clinical Frailty Scale in Intensive Care Unit.
1Department of Critical Care Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
The Clinical Frailty Scale effectively assesses patient frailty in the Intensive Care Unit. This tool aids in predicting outcomes and guiding critical care decisions for frail patients.
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- Critical Care Medicine
- Geriatrics
- Clinical Assessment
Background:
- Frailty is a significant predictor of adverse outcomes in critically ill patients.
- Accurate frailty assessment is crucial for personalized intensive care.

