Ep 12: Grand Rounds: Frailty in the Perioperative Setting (Megan Surkan)

Recorded on September 22, 2023.

Join us for grand rounds this week where Dr. Megan Surkan, a geriatrician and assistant professor at the University of Saskatchewan, presents on frailty in the perioperative period.

Dr. Megan Surkan is a geriatrician and assistant professor in Saskatoon. She completed medical school and internal medicine training at the University of Saskatchewan and a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Alberta.

This episode is part of our abridged Grand Rounds Series, in which highly knowledgeable and sought-after guest speakers present on a multitude of fascinating topics relevant to anesthesia.

Please note that for confidentiality, the Grand Rounds introduction, Q&A period, and presentation slides have been omitted from this recording.

While this podcast is run by healthcare professionals, it is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing beats care that is individualized to your own unique medical needs, so if you have any questions about content covered in this podcast that relates to your own health, please speak with your doctor today.

Additionally, the views expressed on this show are our own and do not necessarily represent those of the USask Department of Anesthesiology.