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  2. Geriatric anesthesia - Wikipedia

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    But in the elderly several factors makes taking history more difficult and time-consuming. Many differences can be seen in geriatric anesthesia. First, the preoperative evaluation of the geriatric patient is typically more complex than that of the younger patient because of the heterogeneity of this patient group and the greater number and ...

  3. Postoperative cognitive dysfunction - Wikipedia

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    A comparison between inhalation anesthetics and intravenous anesthetics to determine which were more likely to cause postoperative cognitive dysfunction when used in the elderly for non-cardiac surgery found that fewer people experienced POCD with total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) compared to inhalational anesthesia, however, these ...

  4. Total intravenous anaesthesia - Wikipedia

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    The use of TIVA is advantageous in cases where volatile anesthesia is of high risk or is impossible, such as cases involving morbidly obese patients. [11] [12] TIVA has also been used for anesthetic delivery at sites of trauma such as serious accidents, disasters and wars. [1] The overall goals of TIVA include: [13] Smooth induction of anesthesia

  5. Postoperative nausea and vomiting - Wikipedia

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    Adverse effects include dry mouth and blurry vision. Care must be taken when handling the patch, as transfer of medication to the eye can induce pupillary dilation. Avoid use in elderly patients. Medications include scopolamine. Glucocorticoids have direct antiemetic effects and can reduce need for postoperative opioids. Adverse effects include ...

  6. Emergence delirium - Wikipedia

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    Elderly people are more likely to experience confusion or problems with thinking following surgery, which can occur up to several days postoperatively. These cognitive problems can last for weeks or months, and can affect the patients’ ability to plan, focus, remember, or undertake activities of daily living.

  7. Doctors Explain What It Means When You Have Chills But No Fever

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    Diabetes medications, general anesthesia for surgery, and chemotherapy medications are more likely to cause chills. Some people experience chills after blood transfusions and certain radiology ...

  8. Perioperative mortality - Wikipedia

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    Of operative risk factors, surgical site is the most important predictor of risk for PPCs (aortic, thoracic, and upper abdominal surgeries being the highest-risk procedures, even in healthy patients. [16] The value of preoperative testing, such as spirometry, to estimate pulmonary risk is of controversial value and is debated in medical literature.

  9. The 39 Best Bumble Prompts and How to Answer Them to ... - AOL

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    The online dating world is vast, with a plethora of apps to choose from, including ultra-exclusive Raya and mainstream favorite Hinge. However, according to a study by Statista, one outranks them ...