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Advanced age geriatric care : a comprehensive guide / Nages Nagaratnam, Kujan Nagaratnam, Gary Cheuk, editors.

Other author/creatorNagaratnam, Nages.
Other author/creatorNagaratnam, Kujan.
Other author/creatorCheuk, Gary.
Format Electronic and Book
Publication InfoCham : Springer, ©2019.
Description1 online resource (320 pages)
Supplemental Content Direct link to eBook
Subject(s)
Contents Intro; Preface; Acknowledgements; Disclaimer; Contents; Contributors; About the Editors; Part I: General Considerationss; 1: Ageing and Longevity; Historical Perspective; Ageing; Molecular Causes; Cellular Senescence; Physiological and Structural Changes in the Organs; Theories of Ageing; Life Expectancy; Longevity; Genetics and Longevity; Diet and Longevity; Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs); References; 2: End-of-Life Care in Geriatric Population; Historical Perspective; General Considerations; Profile of People of Advanced Age; Chronic Conditions and Mortality in the Oldest Old
Contents Critical Ill in the Oldest OldTransition in Place of Care; End-of-Life Decisions; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR) in the Elderly; Artificial Nutrition and Hydration; Intercurrent Illnesses; Palliative Care; Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs); References; 3: Elderly Abuse and Neglect; Historical Perspective; General Considerations; Risk Factors; Types of Abuse; Identification of Abuse; Clinical Evidence; Screening and Intervention; Efforts to Respond to and Prevent Elder Abuse; Short Answer Questions(SAQs); Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs); References
Contents 4: Decision-Making Capacity and Consent in the Older AdultHistorical Perspective; General Consideration; Determining Decision-Making Capacity; Conducting the Assessment; Writing Up the Assessment; Practical Problems Encountered; Dysphasic Patient; Unco-operative Patient; Informed Consent; What to Do When a Person Lacks Capacity; Conclusion; Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs); References; 5: Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment; Historical Perspective; Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment; Instruments Used in CGA; Screening in the Elderly; Geriatric Assessment Team; Case Study
Contents Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)References; 6: Long-Term Care, Nursing Homes and Support Services; Historical Perspective; General Considerations; Disability and Disease; Long-Term Care; Nursing Homes; Support Services; Community Care Services; Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs); Short-Answer Questions (SAQs); References; 7: Immune System, Immunosenescence and Immunisation in the Elderly; Historical Perspective; General Considerations; Immunosenescence; Age-Related Diseases; Immunisation in the Elderly; Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs); References; 8: Ortho-geriatric Care
Contents Historical PerspectiveThe Osteoporotic Hip Fracture; Osteoporosis; Hip Fracture; Risk Factors; General Outcomes; Diagnosing Hip Fractures; History; Physical Examination; Diagnostic Imaging; Ortho-geriatric Models of Care; Preoperative Care; Timing of Surgery; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Analgesia; Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis; Delirium Prevention; Perioperative Care; Anaesthesia; Surgical Intervention; Postoperative Care; Early Mobilization; Postoperative Pain Relief; Discharge Planning and Rehabilitation; Impact of Osteoporotic Hip Fractures in the Very Old
General noteDescription based upon print version of record.
General noteMultiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Issued in other formPrint version: Nagaratnam, Nages Advanced Age Geriatric Care : A Comprehensive Guide Cham : Springer,c2018 9783319969978
ISBN9783319969985 (electronic bk.)
ISBN3319969986 (electronic bk.)

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