title: Pharmacologic considerations in critical care of the elderly.
abstract: Therapeutic management of critical illness in elderly patients can be complex and challenging. Multiple medications are often required, and risks of unexpected responses or adverse drug reactions can be high. Careful monitoring for therapeutic effect, avoidance of unnecessary medications, and observation for adverse reactions are of major importance.
authors.affiliation: Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Boise, Idaho.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Nielson
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D000075202:Contraindications; D003422:Critical Care; D016638:Critical Illness; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D004357:Drug Synergism; D004358:Drug Therapy; D005853:Geriatrics; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units