Name
152: Perioperative Frailty Assessment in Older Adults: Optimizing Surgical Outcomes
Date & Time
Thursday, September 11, 2025, 1:40 PM - 2:40 PM
Speakers
Hiboombe Haamankuli, DNP CRNP ACNP-BC FNAP
Somali Nguyen, DNP CRNP AGACNP-BC
Amaka Opute, DNP APRN ACNP-BC
Hiboombe Haamankuli Somali Nguyen Amaka Opute
Description

This session will explore how the use of point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a potential tool to determine the presence of frailty and has been shown to accurately predict frailty and postoperative outcomes. Discussion will include frequent diagnoses where ultrasound can be beneficial in the care plan for gerontological population.

Session Type
Concurrent
ANCC Contact Hours
1.00