Surgical Decision Making In Geriatrics

Author : Rifat Latifi
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030479633
Total Pages : 452 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surgical Decision Making in Geriatrics written by Rifat Latifi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-08-12 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to present a comprehensive and state-of the-art approach to all aspects of geriatric surgery within the broad confines of surgery in geriatrics including general surgery, neurosurgery, thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, surgical oncology, hepatobiliary and transplant surgery, plastic, colorectal, orthopedic, gynecologic, and urologic surgery. The text is split into four parts. The first part is organized under general considerations on the geriatric surgical patient and includes current trends in geriatric surgery, and a number of important general issues such as practical approaches to reversal of bleeding/anticoagulation, role of anesthetic concerns in advanced age, frailty index and measurements of physiological reserves, nutritional support in the elderly, quality of life in the elderly, drug use, and family involvement. Part two of the book focuses on surgery specific system-based problems in geriatric surgical patients. The third part addresses many other important aspects of geriatric surgery including palliative and end of life care for the elderly, religious issues and the elderly care surgery, elderly with mental health issues, and nursing care of elderly patients. The fourth and final part describes the need for geriatric surgical care education and the components that are essential for the curriculum of current and future generations of students. Written by experts in the field, Surgical Decision Making in Geriatrics addresses patient selection, pre-operative considerations, technical conduct of the most common operations, and avoiding complications.

Author : Rifat Latifi
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030622150
Total Pages : 491 pages
Book Rating : 4.52/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Emergency General Surgery in Geriatrics written by Rifat Latifi and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-03-29 with total page 491 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a growing need for a book on emergency general surgery in the elderly, as adults age 65 and older are the fastest growing segment of the population worldwide, and their number is expected to double to 89 million between now and 2050. Based on these changing demographics, it is expected that there will be a concurrent rise in the demand for a variety of surgical services, including vascular surgery (with a projected growth of 31%) and general surgery (with a projected growth of 18%), as well as in all sub-disciplines of surgery (thoracic, cardiac, oncology, hepatobiliary, transplant, plastic colorectal, orthopedic, gynecologic, urology and neurosurgery).In addition, older surgical patients often require a different level of care than younger patients during the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative phases. Many of our geriatric population have multiple chronic illnesses beyond the one for which surgery is required, and therefore are prone to developing postoperative complications, functional decline, loss of independence, and other undesirable outcomes. In response, this book offers surgeons, geriatrists and nurses state-of-the-art surgical approaches and essential information on the complex perioperative care of the elderly.

Author : Ronnie Ann Rosenthal
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1441969993
Total Pages : 1364 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Principles and Practice of Geriatric Surgery written by Ronnie Ann Rosenthal and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2011-07-12 with total page 1364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In the preface to this impressive and well-produced book, the editors state that their aim is not to describe a new surgical specialty, since most surgeons will soon need to be "geriatric surgeons," but to assemble a comprehensive account that will allow "all providers of healthcare to the elderly to understand the issues involved in choosing surgery as a treatment option for their patients." This is a useful book that deserves to do well. I hope that the editors and their publisher will have the stamina to make this the first of several editions, as it is clear that updated information about surgery in the elderly will be required to keep pace with this important field." NEJM Book Review

Author : Rifat Latifi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319298240
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.45/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surgical Decision Making written by Rifat Latifi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-04-30 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text provides a comprehensive and state-of-the-art overview of the major issues specific to the surgical decision-making process. These include patient’s anatomy and pathophysiology as well as the magnitude of the injury at hand, the surgeon's own physiologic and mental status, training and experience, and many other factors such as creativity, leadership skills, and overall "biochemistry" of the environment. The text reviews theoretical as well as objective information that surgeons use to make intraoperative decisions in situations, often with very limited data; decisions that will decide between a patient's living or dying, such as in trauma surgery and other complex surgeries. How surgeons choose one technical approach over another in these situations is covered. This book fills a critical need for resource materials on these topics and includes both theoretical as well as practical presentations of many typical patients seen in operating rooms around the world. Surgical Decision Making: Beyond the Evidence Based Surgery is written by academic and clinical practicing surgeons that face intraoperative decision situations on a daily basis and therefore provides a unique and valuable resource in the field for surgeons currently in training and for those already in clinical or research practice.

Author : Robert C. McIntyre
Publisher : W B Saunders Company
ISBN 13 : 9780721602905
Total Pages : 563 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surgical Decision Making written by Robert C. McIntyre and published by W B Saunders Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 563 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The thoroughly updated New Edition of this best-selling resource uses an algorithmic approach to facilitate the evaluation and management of 162 common surgical problems. Clear algorithms and concise accompanying explanations offer a quick and efficient way to review the key issues and make effective clinical decisions. 34 of the topics in this 5th Edition are either entirely new or have been completely rewritten, to reflect the latest developments in the field. Encompasses both general surgery and surgical subspecialtieshelping readers to directly manage a broad range of problems, rather than referring them to specialists. Emphasizes information that frequently appears on board exams. Offers brand-new coverage of special issues in geriatric surgery · issues in surgical patients with HIV · obesity surgery · groin hernia · deep vein thrombosis · organ donation · blunt abdominal pediatric trauma · inguinal and scrotal conditions in children · anal fissure · and much more. Presents greatly expanded information on acute myocardial infarction and angina. Features completely new sections on Head & Neck and Trauma, collecting all of the topics relevant to these subspecialties together for greater ease of reference. Includes contributions from a new EditorRobert C. McIntyre, MDas well as many new authors, to ensure that the book covers the material that surgeons need to know today. With 150 contributing experts

Author : Robert C. McIntyre
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
ISBN 13 : 0323567916
Total Pages : 512 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Surgical Decision Making E-Book written by Robert C. McIntyre and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Using a proven, practical, algorithmic approach, Surgical Decision Making summarizes evidence-based guidelines and practice protocols in an easy-to-follow format. Designed to sharpen the decision-making skills of both trainees and practicing surgeons, the 6th Edition directs your focus to the critical decision points in a wide range of clinical scenarios, helping you determine optimal evaluation and management to secure the best possible patient outcomes. Algorithms are accompanied by annotations that explain all critical factors affecting decisions in a concise, readable manner. Reflects the scope of practice of today’s general surgeon, with fresh, expert perspectives from new editor Dr. Richard Schulick and numerous new contributors. Contains 58 new chapters and thoroughly revised content throughout. Includes new coverage of Preoperative Evaluation of the Geriatric Patient, Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasm, Familial Breast Cancer, Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta, Blunt Cerebrovascular Injury, and much more. Uses an easy-to-follow, consistent format, with an algorithm on one page and short descriptions explaining the various steps in the decision-making process on the opposite page. Includes explanatory notes that summarize presenting signs and symptoms, laboratory investigation, diagnostic modalities, surgical therapies, and adjuvant therapies for each condition. Encompasses both general surgery and surgical subspecialties―helping you directly manage a broad range of problems. Emphasizes information that frequently appears on board exams.

Author : Raelene V. Shippee-Rice
Publisher : Springer Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 0826104703
Total Pages : 627 pages
Book Rating : 4.00/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Gerioperative Nursing Care written by Raelene V. Shippee-Rice and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2011-11-14 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Print+CourseSmart

Author : Gabriella Bettelli
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108166784
Total Pages : 386 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Perioperative Care of the Elderly written by Gabriella Bettelli and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-16 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This innovative, comprehensive book covers the key elements of perioperative management of older patients. The book's chapter structure coincides with the clinical path patients tread during their treatment, from preoperative evaluation to post-hospital care. Epidemiological aspects and aging processes are illustrated, providing keys to understanding the quick expansion of geriatric surgery and defining the clinical profile of older surgical patients in a cybernetic perspective. Preoperative evaluation and preparation for surgery, including medication reconciliation and pre-habilitation, are developed in the light of supporting decision-making about surgery in an evidence-based and patient-focused way. Intra- and postoperative management are discussed, aiming to tailor anesthetic, surgical and nursing approaches to specific patients' needs, in order to prevent both general and age-related complications. This volume also addresses issues relevant to geriatric surgery, from different organizational models to clinical risk management and systems engineering applied to hospital organization.

Author : Howard Brody
Publisher : Yale University Press
ISBN 13 : 0300051743
Total Pages : 332 pages
Book Rating : 4.42/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Healer's Power written by Howard Brody and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1992 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Although the physician's use and misuse of power have been discussed in the social sciences and in literature, they have never been explored in medical ethics until now. In this book, Dr. Howard Brody argues that the central task is not to reduce the physician's power, as others have suggested, but to develop guidelines for its use, so that the doctor shares with the patient both information and the responsibility for deciding on appropriate treatment." "Dr. Brody first reviews literary works dealing with medical power, from Dostoevsky's "The Grand Inquisitor" to stories by William Carlos Williams, Vonda McIntyre, and Richard Selzer. These works, he shows, reveal the healers' ambivalence over their own power and patients' fears of the abuse of power. Dr. Brody then points out important but neglected ethical issues that emerge from an analysis of power, such as the tension between care of individual patients and the pressures of the doctor's workload; the rescue fantasy that impels some physicians to extraordinary lengths to save a life; and the economic system, which rewards surgeons and other specialists more than it does physicians who spend time talking with patients about their problems. He also shows how the perspective of shared power can shed new light on standard topics in medical ethics--from informed consent and confidentiality to resource allocation and cost containment."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Author : Aurelio Rodriguez
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319574035
Total Pages : 486 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Geriatric Trauma and Acute Care Surgery written by Aurelio Rodriguez and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-21 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book is to give providers of all levels a simple and essential source of practical information in treating the elderly trauma and emergency surgery patient. The Introduction instructs practitioners how to evaluate and assess risk including frailty and use this information in Goals of Care discussions to facilitate shared decision making so crucial to this population. The individual chapters consist of best practices and care guidelines from some of the most well-known thought leaders and best trauma centers in the country across the spectrum from geriatricians to trauma and acute care surgeons and nurses. Each chapter contains easy-to-read algorithms and references that the readers can use and adapt for their own setting. Chapters on Pre-hospital care will help guide EMS organizations and even systems in the right care and triage of the elderly. Each chapter also contains a Nursing Focus section for helpful nursing tips in caring for the elderly with those injuries and problems. These sections make this book a must-have for any center looking to improve its care of the elderly patient or just trying to be sure its care is already the best it can be. A special section on Post Acute Care will introduce the provider to the common issues surrounding particular disposition destinations for the elderly patient. This will facilitate discussions with families, case managers and facilities to help improve time to disposition.