Medical Considerations In Older Surgical Patients

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Medical considerations in older surgical patients. Medical considerations in older surgical patients J Am Coll Surg. 2006 Nov;203(5):746-51. doi: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2006.08.006. Epub 2006 Sep 28. Authors Colleen Christmas 1 , …

Surgical Considerations in Older Adults | Schwartz's …

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Frailty, dementia, and functional impairment are significant contributors to morbidity and mortality after surgery. Assessment of these risk factors is essential in an older …

Postoperative management considerations of the elderly …

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Results: Highlighted were factors that can have a significant impact on the management and outcomes of elderly patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery. These included: cognitive …

Elderly Patients and Surgical Risk - Verywell Health

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Older patients are much more likely to require rehabilitation including physical therapy, or even a stay in a rehabilitation facility, than the average surgery …

Special Considerations in Older Surgical Patients

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In older patients presenting with acute appendicitis, the initial diagnosis is correct in less than half of the patients. 8 A careful assessment and high index of suspicion are crucial …

Risks of Surgery and Anesthesia in Elderly Patients

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It is estimated that in the United States, 15 million surgeries per year are performed on patients who are aged 65 and older. Surgery in this group, however, …

Surgery of the Elderly Patient | International Surgery

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While evaluating a patient before surgery, the changes induced by the process of aging, the cumulative impact of coexisting diseases, functional and nutritional …

Medical considerations in older surgical patients.

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Medical considerations in older surgical patients. @article{Christmas2006MedicalCI, title={Medical considerations in older surgical patients.}, author={Colleen Christmas …

Medical Considerations in Older Surgical Patients

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Approximately 50% of all surgical procedures are performed on patients >65 years [ 2 ]; according to the National Hospital Discharge Survey, elderly patients …