Older adults use NSAIDs; NSAIDs worsen renal function
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M with abdominal pain
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Appendicitis in the geriatric
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Causes of abdominal pain in geriatric ED patients
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(Not-so-) Fun facts about geriatric patients with abdominal pain
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CT a/p changes our management a lot in geriatric ED patients
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We might be too stingy with CT a/p in geriatric patients
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Geriatric EM Take-home #2
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Recalibrate your vital sign thresholds for geriatric trauma patients
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52M pedestrian vs. auto
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Geriatric patients are under- triaged in trauma
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C-spine evaluation
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Anticoagulation in head trauma
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6-month mortality: a case for geriatric fracture programs
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Watch the geriatric patient walk after a fall
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F with fatigue and AMS
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Sepsis in the geriatric patient
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Take-home points about geriatric ED patients
Description:
Explore high-risk geriatric emergency medicine in this comprehensive 30-minute lecture by Dr. Amer Aldeen. Delve into critical aspects of geriatric patient care, including challenges in diagnosing tibial plateau fractures, appendicitis, and abdominal pain in older adults. Learn about the importance of recalibrating vital sign thresholds for geriatric trauma patients and the risks of under-triaging elderly individuals in emergency situations. Examine the complexities of c-spine evaluation, anticoagulation in head trauma, and the significance of 6-month mortality rates in geriatric fracture cases. Gain insights into sepsis management and other key considerations when treating older patients in the emergency department. Enhance your ability to provide effective, risk-aware care to geriatric patients in high-stakes emergency situations.
High Risk Geriatrics - The High Risk Emergency Medicine Course