Geriatric emergencies:
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1. Verfasser: Murdoch, Iona (VerfasserIn)
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Chichester, West Sussex Wiley-Blackwell 2015
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Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references and index
Geriatric Emergencies is a practical guide to the common conditions affecting older patients who present in an emergency to hospital or primary care.Beginning with the essentials of history taking and clinical examination, the book covers a comprehensive range of emergencies, emphasizing the different management approaches which may be required in older patients. Common geriatric presentations such as falls, delirium and stroke, are explored in detail in addition to more diverse topics such as abdominal pain, major trauma and head injury. Ethical considerations such as advanced care planning, palliative care and capacity assessment are discussed with practical tips on communicating with patients and their relatives.Geriatric Emergencies provides concise up-to-date guidance to the emergency management of the older patient. It is a recommended resource for all health professionals working in the acute environment, in which a large proportion of patients are aged over 65
Beschreibung:1 Online-Ressource (xiii, 278 Seiten)
ISBN:9781118655665
1118655664
9781118655672
1118655672
9781118655641
1118655648

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