Acute Care Surgery in Geriatric Patients

The book "Acute Care Surgery in Geriatric Patients" offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the challenges and specifics of acute surgical care for older patients. It highlights the specific risk factors and epidemiological data that are significant for this patient group. The assessment of geriatric trauma patients requires special attention, as many of them suffer from cognitive impairments as well as cardiovascular and pulmonary insufficiencies, which increase the complexity of treatment. The opening chapters of the book address fundamental principles of geriatric emergency care, the physiology of aging, injury prevention, and the goals of care. The main section focuses on the latest treatment strategies for traumatic injuries in the fields of orthopedics, cardiology, and gastroenterology, including the treatment of sepsis and critical monitoring. Additional chapters discuss the outcomes and management of COVID-19, making the book a valuable resource for healthcare professionals dealing with this growing patient population.