principles of geriatric emergency medicine
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Principles of Geriatric Emergency Medicine SAEM Emergency Care of the Elder Person: Instructor's Manual http://decode-medicine.blogspot.com/TRANSCRIPT
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Principles of Geriatric Emergency Medicine
SAEM Emergency Care of the Elder Person: Instructor's Manual
http://decode-medicine.blogspot.com/
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The patient’s presentation is frequently complex.
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Common diseases present atypically in this age group.
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The confounding effects of comorbid diseases must be considered.
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Polypharmacy is common and may be a factor in presentation, diagnosis, and management.
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Recognition of the possibility for cognitive impairment is important.
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Some diagnostic tests may have different normal values.
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The likelihood of decreased functional reserve must be anticipated.
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Social support systems may not be adequate, and patients may need to rely on caregivers.
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A knowledge of baseline functional status is essential for evaluating new complaints.
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Health problems must be evaluated for associated psychosocial adjustment.
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The emergency department encounter is an opportunity to assess important conditions in the patient’s personal life.