title: Preoperative preparation of geriatric patients.
abstract: There is a continuous increase in the proportion of elderly patients undergoing surgical procedures. This review will concentrate on selected topics related to elderly care that represent current unresolved and relevant issues for the care of the elderly surgical patient including: aging related organ dysfunction, perioperative risk assessment of geriatrics patient, preoperative optimization and pharmacological support of elderly patient. Additionally, age as a clear risk factor for postoperative cognitive dysfunction is also discussed.
authors: Department for Anesthesia and Resuscitation, Clinic for Vascular Surgery, Clinical Center Nis, School of Medicine, University of Nis, Serbia.
authors: Radmilo
authors: R
authors: Janković
authors: Angelina
authors: A
authors: Bogićević
authors: Biljana
authors: B
authors: Stosić
authors: Anica
authors: A
authors: Pavlović
authors: Anita
authors: A
authors: Petrović
authors: Dejan
authors: D
authors: Marković
authors: Cedomir
authors: C
authors: Vucetić
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D011300:Preoperative Care; D018570:Risk Assessment