Identifying Frailty Using Point-of-Care Ultrasonography: Image Acquisition and AssessmentEric R. Heinz 1, Rachel Bernardo 2, Sarah Elizabeth Birk 3, William Manson 4, David B. MacLeod 5, Jeroen Molinger 5, Anita Vincent 1, Yuriy S. Bronshteyn 5
1Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, George Washington University, 2The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences Washington, 3Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 4Department of Anesthesiology, UVA Health, 5Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University School of Medicine, Duke University Health System
Here, we present a protocol to assess frailty in the perioperative setting using point-of-care ultrasound to measure quadriceps thickness. This method offers a practical, non-invasive alternative to traditional assessment methods, potentially enhancing perioperative care by quickly identifying frail patients.
