Outpatient anesthesia in elderly patients: What to watch for

A guest column by the American Society of Anesthesiologists, exclusive to KevinMD.com. More than 75 percent of operations in the U.S. occur in an outpatient setting. Outpatient, or ambulatory care, can take place in a number of different settings, including physician offices, outpatient surgery centers, or hospital or non-hospital-based outpatient clinics. With more and more elderly patients undergoing outpatient procedures, it’s important to consider the unique risks of geriatric anesthesia care. Not only have the organs in older patients begun their steady decline, but these patients also experience other ailments such as hypertension, diabetes and coronary disease. From strokes to dementia, there are ways to avert dangerous situations when treating elderly patients, but you have to know what to watch for. Continue reading ... Your patients are rating you online: How to respond. Manage your online reputation: A social media guide. Find out how.
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