| Autor: |
Demarest, Gerald B., Osler, Turner M., Clevenger, Frederick W. |
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| Zdroj: |
Geriatrics; Aug1990, Vol. 45 Issue 8, p36-42, 5p |
| Abstrakt: |
The injured elderly patient presents a special challenge to the treating physician; there tends to be less margin for error than in younger patients and a greater chance that mortality will result. Beyond the general need for rapid assessment of an often complicated situation, there are specific evaluative and therapeutic techniques, system-by-system and organ-by-organ, that can help expedite the patient's recovery. Guidelines for ICU admission and possible withholding of care are also suggested. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Databáze: |
Complementary Index |
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