As the global geriatric population continues to grow, an increasing proportion of people reporting to emergency departments are elderly. The work-up of these patients uses more time and resources than that of younger patients, and is complicated by the fact that acute disease often presents more subtly, without the outward manifestations typically seen in younger patients. This volume focuses on the unique pathophysiology of the elderly, presenting guidelines for resuscitation, evaluation and management. The first section discusses general principles including demographics, pharmacology and pain management. The following sections cover high-risk chief presenting complaints and review geriatric emergencies. Finally, topics of particular relevance in the geriatric population are discussed, including functional assessment, end-of-life care, financial considerations and abuse. This book provides a comprehensive, practical framework for community and academic emergency medicine practitioners, as well as emergency department administrators striving to improve delivery of care to this vulnerable, growing population.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-13
9781107677647
eBay Product ID (ePID)
176528789
Product Key Features
Author
Jonathan S. Olshaker, Joseph H. Kahn, Brendan G. Magauran, Jr
Publication Name
Geriatric Emergency Medicine: Principles and Practice
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
Medicine
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
379 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
274mm
Item Width
218mm
Item Weight
1010g
Additional Product Features
Editor
Jonathan S. Olshaker, Brendan G. Magauran, Jr, Joseph H. Kahn
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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