Y4 - Atypical Presentations Flashcards
1
Q
State some reasons why elderly patients may present differently from younger patients?
A
Polypharmacy
Comorbidity
Systems not worked as well (e.g. heart failure, kidney disease, liver failure)
Less functional autonomic nervous system
2
Q
Elderly patients often present differently to younger patients, but how else may they present?
A
Typical presentation
Less dramatic signs and symptoms
3
Q
How do older people commonly present with sepsis?
A
Hypotension and delirium
4
Q
If an elderly patient presents with confusion what must you do?
A
Investigation for an infection ALWAYS
5
Q
What are some complications of bradycardia?
A
Syncope
HTN
Hypoperfusion (kidney failure, heart attack, stroke, arrest)
