Geriatric emergency medicine
By: edited by Stephen W. Meldon, O. John Ma, Robert H. Woolard ; American College of Emergency Medicine.
Contributors: Meldon, Stephen.; Ma, O. John.; Woolard, Robert.; American College of Emergency Medicine.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: McGraw-Hill, Health Professions Division
Published: 2004
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 585
Subjects: Geriatrics -- methods; Emergencies -- Aged; Emergency Medicine -- methods
Description: This quick reference provides comprehensive and easy-to-find diagnosis and treatment guidelines for this unique and rapidly growing segment of the population. Organized for ease of use, an abundance of summary tables, high-yield facts, pearls and pitfalls, an algorithms speed access to information. The text also includes ethical considerations, and unique geriatric issues such as functional assessment, aging physiology, and nursing home issues.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.