Developing dehydration and other age-related conditions following major surgery linked to dramatically worse outcomes for older adults
National study finds older adults who develop conditions such as delirium, dehydration or experience falls after having major surgery are at higher risk of poor outcomes and death Peer-Reviewed Publication American College of Surgeons CHICAGO — Older adults who develop a new geriatric syndrome — such as dehydration, delirium, or malnutrition — after major surgery face […]
