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Special considerations with the elderly client

J C Moore, D A Sherman

    Journal of Communication Disorders
    |July 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Speech-language and hearing clinicians must be prepared for medical emergencies in elderly patients. This guide outlines recognizing symptoms and responding safely to common conditions like heart attack and stroke.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gerontology
    • Audiology
    • Speech-Language Pathology

    Background:

    • The aging population is growing nationwide.
    • This demographic shift increases the number of elderly clients requiring speech-language and hearing services.
    • Clinicians must be prepared for potential medical emergencies.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To highlight the importance of medical emergency preparedness for speech-language and hearing clinicians.
    • To provide guidance on recognizing and responding to medical emergencies in elderly patients.
    • To ensure safe and prompt management of critical health events.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of common medical emergencies encountered in geriatric care.
    • Identification of key warning symptoms for each emergency.

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  • Outline of immediate response protocols for clinicians.

    • Main Results:

    • Specific symptoms for angina pectoris, heart attack, stroke, epileptic seizure, diabetic coma, and insulin reaction are detailed.
    • Actionable steps for clinicians to manage these emergencies safely and effectively are provided.

    Conclusions:

    • Speech-language and hearing clinicians require specific training to manage medical emergencies.
    • Preparedness enhances patient safety and clinician confidence when handling critical health events.