Manual of Geriatric Anesthesia

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Manual of Geriatric Anesthesia

The Manual of Geriatric Anesthesia serves as a practical guide for anesthesiologists, residents, students, and other perioperative physicians and nurses involved in the care of elderly patients undergoing surgery. With a focus on the unique challenges and considerations of geriatric anesthesia, this manual is an invaluable resource for improving patient care and outcomes.

Key features of the manual include:

• Preoperative Assessment: Clear guidance on evaluating geriatric patients before surgery, with emphasis on age-related physiological changes and comorbidities.
• Anesthetic Administration: Insight into choosing the most appropriate anesthetic techniques and drugs for elderly patients, taking into account their unique pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics.
• Postoperative Care: Detailed strategies for managing elderly patients immediately after surgery, including considerations for pain management and recovery.
• Geriatric-Specific Topics: In-depth discussions of common issues such as hip fractures, cataract surgery, postoperative delirium, and dementia, all of which require special anesthetic and perioperative management.
• Ethical and End-of-Life Care: A focus on the ethical considerations and decision-making processes involved in managing elderly patients, particularly those with life-limiting conditions or at the end of life.

Clinical geriatric principles are integrated throughout the text, offering readers the opportunity to develop both technical anesthesia skills and a broader understanding of geriatric medicine. This comprehensive approach ensures that healthcare professionals can provide the highest quality of care for older patients undergoing surgical procedures.

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