Geriatrics Flashcards
1
Q
Associated with 20% mortality in >65yo
A
Rib fractures, increase by 19% for every rib
2
Q
Physiologic changes in elderly; cardiac, respiratory, renal, CNS, GI
A
Increased vascular wall thickness, reduced lung compliance, reduced renal blood flow/clearance, loss of neuron mass, reduced first pass metabolism
3
Q
Most common post-op complication in the elderly
A
Delirium
4
Q
Surgical tx for metastatic gastric cancer with SBO and high risk for palliative operations
A
Venting gastrostomy
