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Taylor & Francis Acute Emergencies And Critical Care Of The Geriatric Patient by Dean C Norman and Thomas T Yoshikawa
This incisive reference systematically reviews the diagnosis and treatment of common surgical and medical emergencies in elderly patients-thoroughly examining surgical interventions, drug therapies and drug prescribing protocols, life-threatening drug reactions, ethical issues, and methods of profiling patients for nursing care.
Evaluates disease states and gauges optimal responses to each, supporting recommendations with valuable case studies.
Written by over 40 distinguished medical experts, Acute Emergencies and Critical Care of the Geriatric Patient
describes ideal patient-physician relationships in critical care settings
highlights emergency management of myocardial infarction and cardiogenic pulmonary edema
illuminates ethical questions surrounding confidentiality, informed consent, surrogate decision making, and patient comfort