Abstract:Background
As life expectancy increases, the worldwide population aged 60 years and older increases year by year. Consequently, more older people receive medical attention, especially those who undergo surgery. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic has had a global impact on elderly patients, especially those undergoing surgery. This study aims to describe the characteristics and analyze the survival rate of elderly patients who receive anesthesia services, especially those with comorbidities and COVID-19.
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