Establishing a proactive geriatrician led comprehensive geriatric assessment in older emergency surgery patients: Outcomes of a pilot study.

Matthew Charles MasonAmy L CreesMatthew R DeanNahida Bashir

Published in: International journal of clinical practice (2018)

Proactive geriatrician input identifies medical diagnoses and geriatric syndromes missed by the surgical teams. Managing these issues has contributed to a reduced length of stay in these patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
emergency department
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
physical activity
adipose tissue
acute coronary syndrome
metabolic syndrome
middle aged
surgical site infection
hip fracture