Opis
Designed for anyone involved in treating geriatric patients, this New Edition continues to be the best comprehensive source for clinical solutions for the challenging geriatric population. Inside, youll find a wealth of information on the principles of geriatric primary care.detailed, case-based approaches to major geriatric syndromes.and presentations of common conditions and situations. Whats more, the 5th Edition now includes evidence-based medicine that helps you form a definitive diagnosis and create the best treatment plans possible and a BONUS CD-ROM containing supplemental materials.
Szczegóły produktu
Indeks
35665
EAN13
9780323039307
ISBN
9780323039307
Opis
Rok wydania
2006
Numer wydania
5
Oprawa
miękka foliowana
Liczba stron
672
Wymiary (mm)
216 x 279
Waga (g)
1320
UNIT ONE: PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE Chapter 1: Caring for Older Patients and an Aging Population Chapter 2: Clinical Implications of Normal Aging Chapter 3: Illness and Aging Chapter 4: Primary Care Assessment of the Geriatric Patient Chapter 5: Health Maintenance, Exercise and Nutrition Chapter 6: Clinical Pharmacology Chapter 7: Ethnic and Cultural Aspects of Geriatrics Chapter 8: Ethics Chapter 9: Health Care System Chapter 10: Perioperative Care Chapter 11: Long-Term Care Chapter 12: Home Care Chapter 13: Rehabilitation Chapter 14: Palliative CareUNIT TWO: GERIATRIC SYNDROMES AND COMMON SPECIAL PROBLEMS Chapter 15: Delirium Chapter 16: Alzheimers Disease and other Dementias Chapter 17: Depression Chapter 18: Gait and Immobility Chapter 19: Dizziness Chapter 20: Syncope Chapter 21: Falls Chapter 22: Urinary Incontinence Chapter 23: Constipation and Fecal Incontinence Chapter 24: Hearing Impairment Chapter 25: Visual Impairment and Eye Problems Chapter 26: Persistent Pain Chapter 27: Malnutrition and Feeding Problems Chapter 28: Pressure Ulcers Chapter 29: Hypothermia and Hyperthermia Chapter 30: Sleep Disorders Chapter 31: Sexual Health Chapter 32: Elder Mistreatment and Neglect Chapter 33: Alcoholism Chapter 34: The Older Adult DriverUNIT THREE: SELECTED CLINICAL PROBLEMS OF THE ORGAN SYSTEMS Chapter 35: Hypertension Chapter 36: Coronary Artery Disease Chapter 37: Congestive Heart Failure Chapter 38: Peripheral Vascular Disease Chapter 39: Cerebrovascular Disease Chapter 40: Diabetes Mellitus Chapter 41: Thyroid Disorders Chapter 42: Osteoporosis Chapter 43: Arthritis and Related Disorders Chapter 44: Foot Problems Chapter 45: Cancer Chapter 46: COPD and Lower Respiratory Infections Chapter 47: Urinary Tract Infections Chapter 48: The Acute Abdomen Chapter 49: Prostate Disease Chapter 50: Parkinsons Disease Chapter 51: Oral Problems Chapter 52: Skin Problems