Empleo de antibióticos en cirugía electiva en el adulto mayor / Antibiotic Use for Elective Surgery in the Older Adult

Introducción: Los pacientes quirúrgicos geriátricos tienen afectación funcional y enfermedades asociadas, lo cual aumenta su riesgo quirúrgico con la edad. Objetivo: Determinar el comportamiento del uso de los antibióticos en pacientes geriátricos que requieren cirugía electiva atendidos en el Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin del 2018 al 2022. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, observacional, analítico y transversal a pacientes intervenidos por cirugía electiva con tratamiento con antibiótico. Los datos se obtuvieron de las historias clínicas y la entrevista aplicada. Se analizaron variables como edad, sexo, enfermedades asociadas, diagnóstico preoperatorio, tiempo quirúrgico, complicaciones, evolución, filtrado glomerular y dosis antibiótica perioperatoria. Resultados: El empleo de antibióticos fue más utilizado en los grupos de edades de 60 a 64 años y el sexo femenino; las comorbilidades que predominaron fueron la diabetes mellitus, la hipertensión arterial y la cardiopatía isquémica. Los motivos de consulta más frecuentes fueron por litiasis vesicular y por hernias dentro del grupo ASA I de la American Society of Anesthesiologists. Los antibióticos fundamentales fueron con dosis ajustada. Conclusiones: Se necesita de un trabajo diferenciado en cuanto a la atención al adulto mayor. La utilización de un protocolo o algoritmo de trabajo es necesario en la práctica diaria, sobre todo ante la necesidad de una cirugía electiva(AU)

Introduction: Geriatric surgical patients have functional impairment and associated diseases, which increases their surgical risk with age. Objective: To determine the behavior of antibiotic use in geriatric patients requiring elective surgery attended at Hospital Vladimir Ilich Lenin Hospital from 2018 to 2022. Methods: A descriptive, observational, analytical and cross-sectional study was conducted on patients undergoing elective surgery with antibiotic treatment. The data were obtained from medical records and the applied interview. The analyzed variables included age, sex, associated diseases, preoperative diagnosis, surgical time, complications, evolution, glomerular filtration and perioperative antibiotic dose. Results: Antibiotic use was more frequent in the age group 60 to 64 years and in the female sex; the most frequent comorbidities were diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension and ischemic heart disease. The most frequent reasons for consultation were vesicular lithiasis and hernias within the ASA I group of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The fundamental antibiotics were adjusted by doses. Conclusions: An individualized work is needed in terms of care of the older adult. The use of a working protocol or algorithm is necessary in daily practice, especially when elective surgery is required(AU)

Prescripciones potencialmente inapropiadas en pacientes geriátricos hospitalizados en el servicio de medicina interna en un hospital de referencia en México / Potentially inappropriate prescriptions in geriatric patients hospitalized in the internal medicine department of a referral hospital in Mexico

Resumen Antecedentes: Una prescripción potencialmente inapropiada (PPI) constituye un riesgo de presentar efectos adversos por un fármaco que superan los beneficios de este, pudiendo considerarse como uso inadecuado de medicamentos. Objetivo: Describir la prevalencia de prescripciones potencialmente inapropiadas en pacientes geriátricos hospitalizados en el servicio de medicina interna de un hospital de referencia en México. Material y métodos: Diseño descriptivo transversal, con asignación simple de expedientes clínicos de pacientes hospitalizados mayores de 65 años, entre enero de 2016 y agosto de 2017. Se aplicaron los criterios STOPP y START para identificar el número de PPI, cantidad de medicamentos prescritos, presencia, cantidad y tipo de comorbilidades, así como días de estancia hospitalaria. Resultados: Se encontró una prevalencia de 73.3 % de PPI y las principales comorbilidades fueron hipertensión arterial y diabetes mellitus tipo 2. Se cuantificaron 1885 medicamentos prescritos; la estancia hospitalaria media fue de 6.3 días. Conclusiones: Se identificó alta prevalencia de PPI en los pacientes geriátricos hospitalizados, de ahí la importancia de aplicar los criterios STOPP y START y del papel del farmacéutico en la validación de la prescripción antes de la administración de medicamentos.

Abstract Background: Potentially inappropriate prescription (PIP) constitutes a risk for the development of adverse effects of a drug that outweigh its benefits, which can be considered inappropriate medication use. Objective: To describe the prevalence of PIP in geriatric patients hospitalized at the internal medicine department of a referral hospital in Mexico. Material and methods: Cross-sectional, descriptive design, with simple allocation of medical records from patients older than 65 years hospitalized between January 2016 and August 2017. The STOPP/START criteria were applied to identify the number of PIPs, the number of prescribed medications, number and type of comorbidities, as well as days of hospital stay. Results: A prevalence of PIP of 73.3% was identified, with main comorbidities being hypertension and type 2 diabetes mellitus. A total of 1,885 prescribed medications were quantified; mean hospital stay was 6.3 days. Conclusions: A high prevalence of PIP was identified in hospitalized geriatric patients, hence the importance of applying the STOPP/START criteria and of the role of the pharmacist for validating the prescription prior to drug administration.

A study on assessment of sleep pattern and perceived stress among geriatric patients in Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata

Background: In addition to risk of developing different non-communicable diseases, chronic diseases, and disabilities with increases of age, elderly people are more likely to suffer from mental and psychological distress and sleep disturbances which are again very much related to other physical problems of elderly. However, these two issues are often neglected and also were not addressed by research work adequately. Aims and Objectives: In above backdrop, our present study was conducted to determine sleep pattern and perceived stress among elderly population and their relationship with sociodemographic parameters. Materials and Methods: An observational descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in Geriatric Outpatient Department (OPD) of Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata, from August to October 2022, among 161 geriatric OPD patients. A semi-structured questionnaire was used for eliciting sociodemographic information. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and perceived stress scale were used for assessing sleep quality and perceived stress of participants respectively. Data were analyzed in the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (version 20). Results: About 41.2% participants suffered from poor sleep pattern. About 41.2% of geriatric participants had low level of stress and rest had moderate stress. Age and marital status were significantly associated with both sleep pattern and perceived stress. Socioeconomic status was related to sleep score, whereas perceived stress was associated with education of elderly participants. Conclusion: Poor quality of sleep and stress has an impact on other physical health problems of elderly such as diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. Hence, awareness generation among general population and provision of adequate management in elderly health clinics regarding these two issues is required.

Analysis of correlation between nutritional status and frailty and sarcopenia in geriatric patients planning to receive major hepatopancreatobiliary surgery / 中华临床营养杂志

Objective:To analyze the correlation between nutritional status and frailty and sarcopenia in geriatric inpatients (GIPs) planning to receive major hepatopancreatobiliary (HPB) surgery.Methods:From December, 2020 to September, 2022, GIPs who were planning to receive major HPB surgery were recruited. Nutritional assessment was performed using nutritional risk screening 2002 (NRS-2002) and Global Leadership Initiative on Malnutrition (GLIM) criteria. Frailty and sarcopenia assessment were performed using Fried frailty phenotype (FFP) and Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 consensus on sarcopenia diagnosis and treatment. The prevalence and concurrence of malnutrition, frailty and sarcopenia were investigated, and the correlation between nutritional status and frailty and sarcopenia was analyzed.Results:A total of 144 participants at the mean age of (70.10±7.44) years were included. The prevalence of nutritional risk, malnutrition, and severe malnutrition were 73.6% ( n ?=?106), 68.1% ( n ?=?98), and 34.7% ( n ?=?50) respectively. The prevalence of frailty was 20.8% ( n ?=?30) and that of sarcopenia was 35.4% ( n ?=?51). The prevalence of severe malnutrition increased significantly in older participants and the prevalence of nutritional risk, malnutrition and severe malnutrition decreased significantly with higher BMI. The prevalence was 35.4% (51/144) for concurrent sarcopenia and malnutrition, 19.4% (28/144) for frailty and malnutrition, 14.6% (21/144) for sarcopenia and weakness, and 14.6% (21/144) for sarcopenia, malnutrition, and weakness. There was a positive correlation between nutritional risk and frailty ( r = 0.603, P < 0.001). The risk of pre-frailty and frailty in the nutritional risk group was higher than that in the non-nutritional risk group ( χ 2 = 31.830, P < 0.001). The risk of pre-frailty and frailty in the malnutrition group was higher than that in the normal nutrition group ( χ 2 = 36.727, P < 0.001). Logistic regression analysis showed that the risk of frailty in patients with severe malnutrition was 12.303 times higher than that in patients with normal nutrition status (95% CI: 2.592 to 58.409, P = 0.002). The risk of sarcopenia in the nutritional risk group was higher than that in the non-nutritional risk group ( χ 2 = 13.982, P < 0.001). The risk of sarcopenia in the malnutrition group was higher than that in the normal nutrition group ( χ 2 = 37.066, P < 0.001). Conclusions:The prevalence and concurrence rate of malnutrition, frailty, and sarcopenia are high in GIPs undergoing major HPB surgery. GIPs with malnutrition are susceptible to frailty.

Effect of ABO blood groups on length of hospital stay according to age in Covid-19 patients

Abstract Introduction Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a novel viral disease with person-to-person transmission that has spread to many countries since the end of 2019. Although many unknowns were resolved within a year and the vaccine is available, it is still a major global health problem. Objective COVID-19 infection may present with a considerably wide spectrum of severity and host factors play a significant role in determining the course of the disease. One of these factors is blood groups. Based on previous experience, it is believed that the ABO blood group type affects prognosis, treatment response and length of stay in the hospital. In this study, our aim was to evaluate whether the blood group had an effect on the length of the hospital stay. To the best of our knowledge, no previous studies have assessed the effect of ABO blood groups, as well as age, on the length of the hospital stay in these settings. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, 969 patients admitted to our hospital between March 15, 2020 and May 15, 2020 were evaluated. The patients were divided into 4 groups according to ABO blood groups. The effect of the ABO blood group by age on the course of the disease, need for intensive care, duration of hospitalization and mortality in patients with COVID-19 infection, especially in geriatric patients, was evaluated. Results Of all the patients, 9.1% required admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), of whom 83% died. The average length of ICU stay was 11 days (0 - 59). The observed mortality rates in blood groups A, B, AB and 0 were 86.4%, 93.3%, 80.0% and 70.8%, respectively, indicating similar death rates in all ABO blood types. When the Rh phenotype was taken into consideration, no significant changes in results were seen. Conclusion As a result, we could not observe a significant relationship between blood groups and clinical outcomes in this study, which included a sample of Turkish patients with COVID-19.

Caracterización de pacientes geriátricos con ventilación mecánica invasiva en cuidados intensivos / Characterization and evolution of the geriatric patient with invasive mechanical ventilation in intensive care unit

Introducción: La ventilación mecánica invasiva en pacientes geriátricos ingresados en las unidades de cuidados intensivos, es frecuente y tiene una letalidad elevada. Objetivos: Caracterizar a los pacientes geriátricos con ventilación mecánica invasiva y su evolución en la unidad de cuidados intensivos. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, en 149 pacientes geriátricos ingresados en la sala de cuidados intensivos. Las variables estudiadas fueron: edad, sexo, antecedentes patológicos personales, índices APACHE II y SOFA, perfil diagnóstico, diagnóstico al ingreso, aplicación de traqueostomía, tiempo de ventilación mecánica, estado al egreso y complicaciones. Se emplearon como medidas las frecuencias porcentajes; se evaluó la posible asociación entre las variables. Resultados: Predominó la edad de 70 a 79 años (44,9 por ciento) y el sexo masculino (53,7 por ciento). La mortalidad fue de 40,9 por ciento y se asoció a: valores elevados de los índices APACHE II y SOFA, pacientes quirúrgicos y tiempo de ventilación mecánica mayor de 7 días. Las complicaciones más frecuentes fueron: el síndrome de disfunción múltiple de órganos (23,4 por ciento), la neumonía asociada a la ventilación (22,8 por ciento) y la insuficiencia renal aguda (22,1 por ciento). Conclusiones: Los pacientes se caracterizan por el predomino del sexo masculino, edad menor de 80 años y presencia de enfermedades crónicas; el diagnóstico al ingreso más relevante, es el posoperatorio de afecciones quirúrgicas urgentes; la mortalidad se asociada al sexo femenino, al perfil quirúrgico, la gravedad de la enfermedad y el tiempo de ventilación mecánica. Las complicaciones se relacionan con la sepsis(AU)

Introduction: Invasive mechanical ventilation in geriatric patients admitted to intensive care units, is frequent and has a high lethality. Objectives: To characterize geriatric patients with invasive mechanical ventilation and their evolution in the intensive care unit. Methods: A descriptive study was carried out in 149 geriatric patients admitted to the intensive care unit. The variables studied were: age, sex, personal pathological history, APACHE II and SOFA indices, diagnostic profile, diagnosis on admission, application of tracheostomy, time of mechanical ventilation, status at discharge and complications. Percentage and frequencies were used as measurements; the possible association between the variables was evaluated. Results: The age of 70 to 79 years (44.9 percent) and the male sex (53,7 percent) predominated. Mortality was 40,9 percent and was associated with: elevated APACHE II and SOFA indices, surgical patients, and mechanical ventilation time greater than 7 days. The most frequent complications were: multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (23,4 percent), ventilator-associated pneumonia (22,8 percent) and acute renal failure (22,1 percent). Conclusions: The characteristics were: age less than 80 years, most were male sex, history of chronic diseases and in the diagnosis at admission, urgent surgical conditions. Mortality was associated with female sex, surgical profile, severity of the disease, and time on mechanical ventilation. Complications were related to sepsis (AU)

Effect of COVID-19 in geriatric individuals and role of a prosthodontist in clinical setup in Indian populations: a literature review

Medical professionals including dentists are one of those high-risk professionals who can easily get affected by COVID-19 due to its highly contagious nature.Evaluating the molecular pathogenesis and the role of immune system in modulating symptoms it can be assumed that susceptibility of COVID-19 to older adults is more.This review aimed to summarize all the information available on electronic databases PubMed, PubMedcentral, Cochranedatabase related to the effect of COVID-19 ingeriatric individuals and guidelines for a prosthodontist during treatment of geriatric individuals in Indian population during this pandemic period.This review will focus on the characteristic symptoms and signs of COVID-19 in geriatric individuals and how the prosthodontists during treatment of geriatric individuals in Indian populations can better equip themselves to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in a clinical setup.

Surgical diseases and surgical outcomes in geriatric patients

Background: To study the demography, disease distribution and co morbid conditions, complications and mortality among elderly patients undergoing operation in general surgical wards.Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted among elderly patients of age ≥60 years admitted in General Surgery wards at our institute for a period of a year. Results: A total of 137 patients were recruited in this study. Out of them 62.04% were men and 37.96% were women. Most common system involved was hepatobiliary with a total of 38 cases (27.7%), most common surgical disease in our study was hernias (27%) and gallstone disease (25%). About 55.5% of our study population had co morbid medical conditions. Hypertension was the most common co morbidity (38%) in our study. Out of 137 cases, 115 cases were elective cases and 22 were emergency cases, operated in emergency settings. About 16.7% of the study population had surgical complications. Post-operative seroma formation at the surgical site was the most common complication. About 7 cases were succumbed to death and mortality rate was about 5.1% in our study population.Conclusion: Prevalence of medical co morbidities is higher in elderly population. Out of them, hypertension and diabetes mellitus are the most common co morbid conditions. Most common indications for elective surgery in our study are hernias and gallstone disease. Early elective surgical intervention is preferred in elderly population when presented, as age, co morbidities and emergency settings increase risk of perioperative mortality.

Revisión teórica de los factores de riesgos asociados a hemorragia digestivas altas en pacientes geriátricos / Theoretical review of risk factors associated with high digestive hemorrhage in geriatric patients

La hemorragia digestiva alta aguda (HDAA) es la emergencia gastrointestinal más frecuente. En los ancianos se asocia con tasas de internación, morbilidad y mortalidad más elevadas que en las personas jóvenes, probablemente por la prevalencia más elevada de múltiples comorbilidades, como las enfermedades pulmonares y cardiovasculares. Objetivo: Describir los fundamentos teóricos de los factores de riesgos asociados a hemorragia digestivas altas. Metodología: Documental, descriptiva. Resultados: diversos estudios demuestran que los factores de riesgos asociados a las hemorragias digestivas altas son: la úlcera péptica gastroduodenal y várices esofágicas, complicaciones graves con alto riesgo de mortalidad en pacientes de edades avanzadas, por lo que se debe actuar con rapidez, eficacia y efectividad. Conclusión: la bibliografía consultada revela: que a pesar de los avances de la tecnología y de la farmacología, la tasa de mortalidad global por hemorragia digestiva alta no ha mejorado. Esta realidad se explica por el aumento significativo en la edad de los pacientes que hoy ingresan a los servicios de urgencias con esta complicación. En la HDAA es fundamental intentar identificar y tratar la fuente del sangrado, para lo cual resulta esencial la endoscopia temprana(AU)

Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (HDAA) is the most frequent gastrointestinal emergency. In the elderly, it is associated with higher hospitalization, morbidity and mortality rates than in young people, probably due to the higher prevalence of multiple comorbidities, such as pulmonary and cardiovascular diseases. Objective: To describe the theoretical foundations of the risk factors associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Methodology: Documentary, descriptive. Results: various studies show that the risk factors associated with upper gastrointestinal bleeding are, gastroduodenal peptic ulcer and esophageal varices, serious complications with a high risk of mortality in elderly patients, therefore, it is necessary to act quickly, efficiently and effectiveness. Conclusion: the bibliography consulted reveals: that despite advances in technology and pharmacology, the overall mortality rate from upper gastrointestinal bleeding has not improved. This reality is explained by the significant increase in the age of patients who today enter the emergency services with this complication. In HDAA it is essential to try to identify and treat the source of the bleeding, for which early endoscopy is essential(AU)

Atherosclerosis in geriatric patients known to be healthy

Background: The aim of the present study is to determine the presence of atherosclerosis in geriatric patients who are known to be healthy and examine sociodemographic and laboratory parameters affecting the presence of atherosclerosis.Method: 90 healthy volunteers including 66(73.3%) non-geriatric ones and 24(26.7%) geriatric ones were included in the study. It was analyzed whether there was a correlation between the two groups in terms of the parameters of gender, age average, alcohol consumption, smoking, carotid intima-media thickness (CA-IMT), and pulse wave velocity (PWV). Sociodemographic and laboratory parameters of the volunteers with and without atherosclerosis in the geriatric group were examined. Results: Among geriatric volunteers (Group 1), 13(54.2%) were male; whereas, among non-geriatric volunteers (Group 2), 41(62.1%) were male. CA-IMT was determined to be higher in Group 1 (averagely 0.80±0.12 mm) than Group 2 (averagely 0.62±0.14 mm) (p:<0.001). PWV was significantly higher in Group 1 (averagely 10.32±1.44 m/s) than Group 2 (6.26±1.09 m/s) (p:<0.001). After PWV or CA-IMT examination, atherosclerosis findings were determined in 12 healthy geriatric volunteers (50%) in Group 1.Conclusion: It should be remembered that even though atherosclerosis can be frequently observed in geriatric individuals who are known to be healthy, it may also go unnoticed. Determination of atherosclerosis with noninvasive methods will be helpful in preventing complications that might be caused by atherosclerosis.

Geriatric patients: compliance issues and ways of its optimization

The aim of the study is to increase the effectiveness of diseases treatment in elderly patients. The work is based on the study of the nature and the role of compliance disorders, optimizing the effectiveness with the use of therapeutic complex of pharmacotherapy associated with psychotherapeutic component. As a result of the analysis of morbidity in elderly age and the nature of compliance in elderly patients, an optimal therapeutic complex was proposed, which consists of rational pharmacological load and psychotherapeutic intervention, aimed at informing a patient about the disease, methods of its treatment, as well as at creating an effective therapeutic alliance which provides proper medical care and prevents self-treatment in such patients.

Drug Utilization Study In Geriatric Patients Visiting The Outpatient Department In Tertiary Care Rural Hospital.

Aim & Objective:The study aimed to evaluate the disease pattern, drugs used & the prescribing patterns to the geriatric patients at rural hospital.Materials and Methods: Atotal of 300 patients were enrolled in the prospective, cross sectional study. The demographic details, drugs used condition for which the drugs were prescribed and other related factors; names by which they were prescribed, use of fixed dose combinations were recorded and subjected to analysis. Observation and Results: Enrolled patients belonged to the age between 65 to 74 years, who presented with cardiovascular (21.22%) followed by musculoskeletal conditions (17.44%). Medicines were mostly prescribed by brand names 72.11%, Ranitidine was most frequently prescribed followed by Aceclofenac. About 20.35% were prescribes as FDCs for ex; Aceclofenac + Paracetamol was most commonly prescribed FDC followed by Amoxicillin + Clavulanic Acid.Conclusion: Cautious use of medicines in geriatric patients is essential which can be provided by rational prescribing.

Study of morbidity pattern among geriatric patients attending outpatient department of a rural health training center, Maner of IGIMS, Patna

Background: With increasing life expectancy, number of old age people increased throughout the world, particularly more in the developing countries like India. Globally there are an estimated 605 million people aged 60 years and above. As the ageing population is increasing, the burden of their health problems is on a rise. To provide appropriate care for them there is a need to attain information about their morbidity pattern. Objectives: to study the morbidity pattern among the geriatric patients attending outpatient department of RHTC, Maner of IGIMS, Patna and to find out the difference in health problems between males and females, if any.Methods: This hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted during September 2017 to February 2018 among 98 elderly patients, aged 60 years or above, who attended first time at the Out Patient Department of rural health training center, Maner of IGIMS, Patna and who fulfilled inclusion criterion.Results: In this study majority had normal nutritional status. Amongst morbidity, prevalence of locomotors problems was highest (63.26%) followed by depression (42.85%), refractive error (20.4%), hearing loss (18.2%) and cataract (15.3). Locomotors problems were significantly higher in women (93.75%) as compared to the men (34%). However, the prevalence of depression, refractory error, hearing loss and cataract were not significantly associated with gender.Conclusions: There is a need to deliver comprehensive geriatric health care services for prevention and control of chronic diseases and address the dual burden of disease among the elderly to promote healthy ageing.

Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency among Geriatric Patients

Background: Vitamin D deficiency is recognized as a global public health problem. In India Vitamin D Deficiency is prevalent, a finding that is unexpected in a tropical country with abundant sunshine. This study evaluated prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among geriatric patients.Methods: The present study was a hospitalized based cross sectional study conducted among geriatric patients attending the ortho. OPD of CIMS, Lucknow. Those elderly (>60 yrs) consenting to participate were including in this study .Patients who were on vitamin D3 & calcium supply (6 month) were excluded. Results: In this study we have taken 200 sample size. Geriatric patients who were not on vitamin D and calcium supplements for last 6 months were included for the study. Out of 200 participants, only 27(13.5%) participants had normal vitamin D levels and 173 (86.5%) study participants had low vitamin D levels among them 112 (56%) participants had vitamin D deficiency, 61(30.5%) participants had vitamin D insufficiency. Conclusions: Present study confirmed that Vitamin D deficiency is a major public health problem among geriatric age group.

Safety of Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Tubes in Centenarian Patients

BACKGROUND/AIMS: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is a relatively safe procedure; however, no study has evaluated the safety of PEG tube placement in patients over the age of 100 years. METHODS: We conducted a retrospective review of patient records for patients who underwent PEG tube placement. Thirty patients aged 100 years and older were identified and a random sample of 275 patients was selected for comparison. RESULTS: The mean age of the patients was 80.6±16.2 years. No procedure-related deaths or major complications were identified; the overall inpatient mortality rate was 7.6%. Minor complications were noted in 4% (n=12) of the patients. Centenarian patients were predominantly female (80% [n=24] vs. 54% [n=147], p=0.006), with a mean age of 100.5±0.9 years. There was no significant difference in procedural success rates (93.3% vs. 97.4%, p=0.222) or inpatient mortality (6.7% [n=2] vs. 7.7% [n=21], p=1.000) between the two groups. However, a higher minor complication rate was noted in the older patients (13.3% [n=4] vs. 2.9% [n=8], p=0.022). CONCLUSIONS: Success rates, major complications and inpatient mortality associated with PEG tubes in patients aged over 100 years are comparable to those observed in relatively younger patients at our center; however minor complication rates are relatively higher. These findings lead us to believe that PEG tubes may be safely attempted in carefully selected patients in this subset of the population.

Adherencia al tratamiento anticoagulante oral por enfermedad tromboembólica venosa en adultos mayores / Adherence to the oral anticoagulant treatment for venous tromboembolic disease in older adults

Introducción: Los adultos mayores son más propensos a presentar inestabilidad en los niveles de anticoagulación y efectos adversos, donde pudiera influir la no adherencia al tratamiento. Objetivo: Determinar el comportamiento de la adherencia al tratamiento anticoagulante oral por enfermedad tromboembólica venosa en los adultos mayores. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo-prospectivo en 42 adultos mayores bajo tratamiento anticoagulante oral de junio a diciembre de 2014. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas, enfermedades crónicas asociadas, dosis, grado de control, frecuencia de cumplimiento, complicaciones, tiempo en rango terapéutico, adherencia al tratamiento y factores que influyen en la adherencia. Resultados: El 71,4 por ciento de los casos presentó elevada adherencia al tratamiento. El tiempo en rango terapéutico de la población en estudio fue de 55,1 por ciento. Conclusiones: En los pacientes adultos mayores estudiados prevaleció la alta adherencia al tratamiento anticoagulante oral aunque predominó en ellos el inadecuado control de la anticoagulación(AU)

Introduction: Older adults are often more prone to present unbalanced levels of anticoagulation and adverse effects, and this condition could be influenced by non-adherence to treatment. Objective: To characterize the behavior of adherence to oral anticoagulant therapy for venous thromboembolic disease in older adults. Methods: A descriptive, retrospective-prospective study was conducted in 42 old people under oral anticoagulant treatment from June to December 2014. It analyzed sociodemographic variables, associated chronic diseases, doses, level of control, frequency of control, complications, length of time in therapeutic status, adherence to treatment and factors that affect it. Results: In 71.4 percent of patients, the percentage of adherence to treatment was high. The length of time in therapeutic status of the study population was 55.1 percent. Conclusions: The studied older patients showed high margin of adherence to oral anticoagulant therapy, although inadequate control of anticoagulation was also predominant(AU)

Complications of Liver Resection in Geriatric Patients

Abstract: Introduction and aims. Liver resection is the treatment of choice for many primary and secondary liver diseases. Most studies in the elderly have reported resection of primary and secondary liver tumors, especially hepatocellular carcinoma and colorectal metastatic cancer. However, over the last two decades, hepatectomy has become safe and is now performed in the older population, implying a paradigm shift in the approach to these patients. Material and methods. We retrospectively evaluated the risk factors for postoperative complications in patients over 65 years of age in comparison with those under 65 years of age after liver resection (n = 360). The set comprised 127 patients older than 65 years (35%) and 233 patients younger than 65 years (65%). Results. In patients younger than 65 years, there was a significantly higher incidence of benign liver tumors (P = 0.0073); in those older than 65 years, there was a significantly higher incidence of metastasis of colorectal carcinoma to the liver (0.0058). In patients older tan 65 years, there were significantly more postoperative cardiovascular complications (P = 0.0028). Applying multivariate analysis, we did not identify any independent risk factors for postoperative complications. The 12-month survival was not significantly different (younger versus older patients), and the 5-year survival was significantly worse in older patients (P = 0.0454). Conclusion. In the case of liver resection, age should not be a contraindication. An individualized approach to the patient and multidisciplinary postoperative care are the important issues.

The prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications prescribed in elderly patients admitted in a tertiary teaching hospital: A retrospective cross-sectional study

@#<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>BACKGROUND:</strong>The number of elderly people (aged 60 years or over) is expected to double in the next 35 years as a result of decreasing mortality and declining fertility worldwide. The elderly population is at increased risk of being prescribed potentially inappropriate medications (PIM).<br /><strong>OBJECTIVES:</strong>To determine the prevalence of PIM prescribed among the geriatric patients admitted in a tertiary teaching hospital in Valenzuela City in 2014.<br /><strong>METHODS:</strong>This is a retrospective cross-sectional study on patients who are 65 years and older admitted under Internal Medicine between January 2014 to December 2014. Medical records were reviewed for PIM prescription according to the updated 2012 Beers Criteria.<br /><strong>RESULTS:</strong> PIMs were noted in 303 out of of 618 patients.The most common PIMs were insulin sliding scale, digoxin,orphenadrine, ipratropium, ketorolac, clonazepam, clonidine, hydroxyzine, amiodarone and spironolactone.<br /><strong>CONCLUSION:</strong>The prevalence of PIM prescription is 49% among geriatric patients admitted in a tertiary teaching hospital in Valenzuela City in 2014. It is recommended to determineprevalence of PIM use in other geriatric care settings, the predictors for PIM use, and the economic burden of PIM use.</p>

The prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications prescribed in elderly patients admitted in a tertiary teaching hospital: A retrospective cross-sectional study

BACKGROUND:The number of elderly people (aged 60 years or over) is expected to double in the next 35 years as a result of decreasing mortality and declining fertility worldwide. The elderly population is at increased risk of being prescribed potentially inappropriate medications (PIM).OBJECTIVES:To determine the prevalence of PIM prescribed among the geriatric patients admitted in a tertiary teaching hospital in Valenzuela City in 2014.METHODS:This is a retrospective cross-sectional study on patients who are 65 years and older admitted under Internal Medicine between January 2014 to December 2014. Medical records were reviewed for PIM prescription according to the updated 2012 Beers Criteria.RESULTS: PIMs were noted in 303 out of of 618 patients.The most common PIMs were insulin sliding scale, digoxin,orphenadrine, ipratropium, ketorolac, clonazepam, clonidine, hydroxyzine, amiodarone and spironolactone.CONCLUSION:The prevalence of PIM prescription is 49% among geriatric patients admitted in a tertiary teaching hospital in Valenzuela City in 2014. It is recommended to determineprevalence of PIM use in other geriatric care settings, the predictors for PIM use, and the economic burden of PIM use.