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Emergency geriatric surgical admissions.

R Salem, P Devitt, J Johnson

    British Medical Journal
    |August 5, 1978
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    Emergency surgery for patients aged 80 and over presents a manageable workload. While mortality rates are higher in this demographic, most patients are discharged home, indicating effective surgical care for the elderly.

    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Surgery
    • Hospital Management
    • Patient Outcomes

    Background:

    • The increasing elderly population presents unique challenges for acute surgical services.
    • Understanding the workload and outcomes of emergency surgery in patients aged 80 and over is crucial for resource allocation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the emergency surgical workload and treatment outcomes for patients aged 80 years and older in a district hospital.
    • To evaluate the impact of this patient group on acute surgical ward bed availability and geriatric services.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of emergency surgical admissions for patients aged 80 and over over a one-year period.
    • Comparison of length of stay and discharge destinations with the general surgical patient population.

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    Main Results:

    • 248 patients aged 80+ underwent emergency surgery, with an overall mortality rate of 21.8% (12.5% excluding terminal disease).
    • These patients had a longer average length of stay (14.7 days) compared to the general surgical cohort (8.4 days).
    • The vast majority (95%) were discharged to their homes, with most not requiring dedicated geriatric inpatient services.

    Conclusions:

    • Elderly patients (80+) contribute to surgical bed shortages due to longer hospital stays.
    • Despite challenges, emergency surgical care for the elderly is largely successful, with most patients returning home.
    • Resource planning should consider the specific needs of this growing demographic in surgical wards.