Geriatrics

Question 1

MC post op complication for geriatrics

Answer 1

Delirium

Question 2

how many days of immobility until there is functional decline

Answer 2

2d

Question 3

What is an independant preoperative predictor of outcomes for geriatrics following non emergent surgery

Answer 3

impaired sensorium

Question 4

3 ways disease processes present differently in elderly

Answer 4

muted pain responses

signs of inflammation absent

inc incidence of advanced disease

Question 5

Main risk factor for elderly delirium

secondary?

Answer 5

dementia

depression

Question 6

6 RFs for delirium

Answer 6

renal insuff, polypharm, substance abuse, dementia, cognitive imp, sensory deficit, severe illness