This book examines all the important aspects of Emergency Medicine concerning elderly individuals, identifying the specific healthcare needs of this demographic group, which often go unmet.
The updated and in-depth investigation of the topic will assist emergency department physicians in correctly assessing incoming patients, recognizing those at risk of adverse outcomes, and providing timely and adequate care services. Additionally, there is a particular focus on the common medical risks that arise during the management of emergency cases and on ways to avoid them.
Between the years 1980 and 2023, the number of elderly patients arriving at Emergency Departments has doubled worldwide. Compared to younger patients, elderly individuals suffer from more comorbidities, have a higher mortality rate, require more complex assessments, and a multitude of diagnostic tests, thus tending to remain longer in the Emergency Department.
Emergency Geriatrics, co-authored by internationally recognized scientists in Emergency Medicine and Geriatrics, not only presents the current state of care for this population but also emphasizes the increasing need for adequate training for medical and nursing staff in this field.
