Geriatric Emergency Medicine

A practical ready reference for accurate diagnosis and treatment in emergency care of the elderly. Features high-yield facts, highlighted pearls, pitfalls and special considerations, and diagnostic and treatment algorithms in every chapter.

DESCRIPTION

This volume, sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians, is a comprehensive, practical, ready-reference for the ED physician. Content focuses on how to effectively and accurately diagnose and treat this unique population.

Each chapter is structured as follows: High Yield Facts: a bulleted list of 5 high yield facts Introduction: definition of problem and relevancy to older population Epidemiology (if applicable): scope, incidence/prevalence, mortality Pathophysiology: causative factors, predispositions, risk factors, mechanisms of disease process or injury, organ systems affected and disease course Clinical Features: chief complaint, presenting symptoms key historical information, physical examination including general appearance, vital signs, specific findings, and associated findings Diagnosis and Differential: laboratory findings and ancillary testing (including indications for same and also predictive value of such tests, differential diagnosis Emergency Department Care and Disposition: immediate management priorities (overview), initial ED management (to include both pharmacological and non-pharmacological care of the patient), subsequent care (if applicable). Can also include prognosis. Additional Aspects: complications, controversies, pitfalls, medical/legal issues, ethical issues, and costs

CONTENTS

Table of Contents:

Special Considerations
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Pulmonary Emergencies
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Genitourinary Emergencies
Vascular Emergencies
Neurologic Emergencies
Trauma
Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies
Dermatologic Emergencies
Ophthalmologic Emergencies
ENT Emergencies
Hematologic and Oncologic Emergencies
Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Emergencies
Psychiatric Emergencies