Caring for the Geriatric Surgical Patient, An Issue of Surgical Clinics - Fred A. Luchette - Bog

Caring for the Geriatric Surgical Patient is covered extensively in this important Surgical Clinics of North America issue. Articles include: Changing Demographics of the American Population; Effect of Aging on Cardiac Function plus Monitoring and Support; Effect of Aging on Vascular System plus Monitoring and Support; Effect of Aging on Pulmonary Function plus Monitoring and Support; Effect of Aging on Renal Function plus Monitoring and Support; Management of the Gastrointestinal Tract and Nutrition in the Geriatric Surgical Patient; Management of Skin/Soft Tissue/Pressure Sores in the Geriatric Surgical Patient; Hematologic Issues in the Geriatric Surgical Patient; Healthcare-Economic Impact of Caring for the Elderly; Operative Risk Stratification in the Geriatric Surgical Patient; Management of Fractures in the Geriatric Surgical Patient; Pharmacology for the Geriatric Surgical Patient; Rehabilitation of the Geriatric Surgical Patient; End-of-Life Care of the Geriatric Surgical Patient, and more.