Problems with Geriatric Anesthesia Patients, An Issue of Anesthesiology Clinics, 1e (The Clinics: Internal Medicine)

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UPC:
9781437712889
Binding:
Hardcover
Publication Date:
11/18/2009
Author:
Jeffrey H. Silverstein MD
Language:
english
Edition:
1
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This issue of Anesthesiology Clinics prepares the anesthesiologist for the most challenging problems he will face with geriatric patients. Topics covered include delirium, postoperative cognitive dysfunction, fat embolism during hip replacement, Parkinsons disease and deep brain stimulator placement, diastolic dysfunction, atrial fibrillation, delayed arousal, severe atrial stenosis, multiple medications, informed consent and the ethical management of the older patient, dead bowel, acute perioperative beta-blockade in the older patient, urinary retention, and anesthetic care for patients with skin breakdown.