"The elderly represent the fastest growing segment of the population in developed countries, reflected in the patient population presenting to EDs and hospitals. These patients more often than not have greater co-morbidities, more complicated workups and utilize more laboratory and radiologic services. This text is designed to teach emergency physicians how best to care for this specific demographic of patients. It addresses physiologic ..."
"A Practical Guide John Schumacher, Don Melady. Table 1.3 Questions for ED staff on challenges with older ED patients 1. What are some of your biggest challenges treating older adults in your ED? 2. What are some of your daily struggles ..."
"The interRAI Emergency Department (ED) Assessment System Manual is a key component of the interRAI Hospital Assessment Systems. It is designed for use among older patients who visit the emergency department. The interRAI Emergency Department (ED) Assessment System is a two-step screening and assessment system. Two consecutively administered instruments within the interRAI ED Assessment System define this two-step protocol: (1) the inter ..."
"The elderly represent the fastest growing segment of the population in developed countries, reflected in the patient population presenting to EDs and hospitals. These patients more often than not have greater co–morbidities, more complicated workups and utilize more laboratory and radiologic services. This text is designed to teach emergency physicians how best to care for this specific demographic of patients. It addresses physiologic ..."