Principles of geriatric critical care

By:

Akhtar, Shamsuddin (ed)

Contributor(s):

Rosenbaum, Stanley H. (ed)

Publication details: Cambridge Cambridge University Press 2018Description: 234 p. ; 24 cmISBN:

1316613895
9781316613894 (pbk.) :

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Contents:

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Summary: CIP record. Publication date: 09 2018Summary: Includes bibliographical references and index.Summary: The proportion of the population of octogenarians and elderly patients presenting for intensive care is rapidly increasing thus exacerbating the need to modify our critical care management to cater for this patient group. This book will provide practical guidance on all issues related to the critical care of elderly patients, incorporating physiological and epidemiological information, clinical guidance, ethical and end-of-life issues and advice about optimal use of drugs and new technologies. Complications of polypharmacy, high-risk surgery and increased recovery times are also discussed. Chapters are concise, each including a list of key points and summary of available data, making this a quick reference for experienced consultants, as well as a useful resource for trainees preparing for exams.

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Item type	Home library	Class number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Book	Newcomb Library at Homerton Healthcare Shelves	WT AKH 100 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		15463
Book	Queen's Hospital Jackie Blanks Library Shelves	WT 100 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		T10860

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CIP record. Publication date: 09 2018

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The proportion of the population of octogenarians and elderly patients presenting for intensive care is rapidly increasing thus exacerbating the need to modify our critical care management to cater for this patient group. This book will provide practical guidance on all issues related to the critical care of elderly patients, incorporating physiological and epidemiological information, clinical guidance, ethical and end-of-life issues and advice about optimal use of drugs and new technologies. Complications of polypharmacy, high-risk surgery and increased recovery times are also discussed. Chapters are concise, each including a list of key points and summary of available data, making this a quick reference for experienced consultants, as well as a useful resource for trainees preparing for exams.

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