Tips for Managing Acute Agitation in the Elderly
Problem SolvERs is the inaugural column by ACEP Now Associate Editor Dr. Catherine Marco, answering clinical questions…
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Tips for Managing Acute Agitation in the Elderly
Problem SolvERs is the inaugural column by ACEP Now Associate Editor Dr. Catherine Marco, answering clinical questions... -
Geriatric Trauma Myths and Misperceptions: Part 2
Last month we debunked five myths about trauma and triage in older patients—the fastest growing population in... -
Geriatric Trauma Myths and Misperceptions: Part 1
The oldest Americans are the fastest-growing population in the United States.1 Older persons are more likely to...
Geriatric Trauma Myths and Misperceptions: Part 2
Last month we debunked five myths about trauma and triage in older patients—the fastest growing population in…
Geriatric Trauma Myths and Misperceptions: Part 1
The oldest Americans are the fastest-growing population in the United States.1 Older persons are more likely to…
Where Will Emergency Department Volumes Go Post-Pandemic?
As we emerge from 18 months of pandemic operations, many emergency physicians are being asked how to…
Early Recognition in the Emergency Dept Is Key to Stopping Elder Abuse
The Case A 74-year-old female nursing home resident with moderate dementia presents with her daughter for evaluation…
Tips for Reducing Falls in Your ED Via Process and Design Changes
The cost of patient falls in elderly persons is expected to reach $32.4 billion dollars in 2020.1…
ACEP Accredits Geriatric Emergency Care for Emergency Departments
Emergency department providers across the nation recognize that, every shift, patients seem older. These observations are not…
Elderly Face Increased Disability Risk after Emergency Department Visit
(Reuters Health) – Elderly patients who get treated for illnesses or injuries in the emergency department (ED)…
Delirium in the Elderly: A Diagnosis Often Missed
Delirium is an acute fluctuating disturbance of consciousness accompanied by inattention and changes in cognitive function.1 Although…
Urine Tests Unreliable for Assessing Dehydration in Older Adults
Urine tests should not be used to indicate hydration status in older people because their diagnostic accuracy…