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Intro To Fraility Flashcards

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Four medications to give someone discharged from acute MI

A

Statin
Antiplatelet
ACE- inhibitor
Beta blocker

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What is the clinical frailty scale and why is it useful?

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Scale 1-9 from very fit to terminally ill

Slide 4

Gives baseline so aim and helps with prognosis

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What is CURB-65?

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Mortality risk assessment in primary care

Confusion (mental test score <8 or new disorientated)
Raised resp rate (>30bpm)
Low BP (diast _<60, syst <90)
_>65yrs

0= low risk death
1/2 = intermediate (1-10%)
3/4 = high risk
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Manifestations of frailty

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Delirium (dementia) 
Falls and fractures
Immobility &amp; pressure sores
Incontinence &amp; dipstick +ve UTI 
Iatrogenesis
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What is comprehensive geriatric assessment?

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Multidimensional, interdisciplinary diagnostic process determine medical/ psychology/ functional capabilities frail olde person -> develop plan for treatment and long term follow up

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