A new study in iCMAJ/i iCanadian Medical Association Journal/i) reveals that one-third of older adults admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) were "frail," increasing the risk of death, illness and adverse events. Frailty is characterized by the loss of physical and mental strength that can make people more vulnerable to adverse events. People who are frail are at higher risk of falls, illness, unplanned hospital admissions, complications after surgery, ...
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