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The aging client: a perioperative approach

J Horner

    Seminars in Perioperative Nursing
    |October 1, 1993
    PubMed
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    Surgical interventions in elderly patients can be successful with careful preoperative assessment and infection prevention. This approach can lead to positive perioperative outcomes and effective wound healing in older adults.

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    Area of Science:

    • Geriatric Medicine
    • Surgical Oncology
    • Infectious Disease Prevention

    Background:

    • Elderly patients present unique challenges in surgical settings.
    • Surgical mortality in older adults is a significant concern.
    • Infection risk is elevated in the elderly population undergoing surgery.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of surgical interventions in elderly patients.
    • To emphasize the importance of comprehensive preoperative assessment for older adults.
    • To highlight preventive strategies for surgical site infections in the elderly.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current research on surgical outcomes in elderly patients.
    • Analysis of factors influencing perioperative course in geriatric surgery.

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  • Assessment of the impact of preventive actions on wound healing.

    • Main Results:

    • Surgical interventions in the elderly are feasible with only a moderate increase in mortality.
    • Thorough preoperative assessment by the healthcare team is crucial for a positive perioperative course.
    • Elderly patients are at high risk for infection, necessitating preventive measures.

    Conclusions:

    • Surgical intervention is a viable option for elderly patients when managed appropriately.
    • Comprehensive preoperative evaluation is essential for optimizing surgical outcomes in older adults.
    • Implementing preventive strategies, including perioperative skin preparation, can improve wound healing and reduce infection risk in the elderly.