Geriatric emergency medicine: Complexity evolves with age.

Autor: Colalillo, James M
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Zdroj: Emergency Medicine Australasia; Feb2024, Vol. 36 Issue 1, p159-161, 3p
Abstrakt: The article addresses the evolving challenges of geriatric emergency medicine due to the increasing global elderly population, emphasizing the complexities presented by aging, frailty, and acute medical conditions. It discusses the paradigm shift towards shared-care models, the importance of recognizing and managing frailty in the emergency department, and the role of geriatric emergency medicine special skills.
Databáze: Complementary Index