title: Anesthesia and the elderly.
abstract: Older individuals with more complex medical histories are reaching the operating suite in growing numbers. Anesthesia in particular poses a special area of concern for elders. These individuals require a special approach to the assessment, planning, and implementation of care.
authors.affiliation: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Reilly
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging / Q000502:physiology*; D000758:Anesthesia / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D013527:Perioperative Nursing