Cirurgia ortopédica em idosos: aspectos clínicos / Orthopedic surgery among the elderly: clinical characteristics
Rev. bras. ortop
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46(3): 238-246, 2011. ilus, tab
Article
in Portuguese
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RESUMO
A atenção a pacientes idosos submetidos à cirurgia ortopédica, particularmente os que necessitam de cirurgia de urgência, deve levar em conta a análise da capacidade física e de riscos específicos dos indivíduos idosos, na tentativa de reduzir riscos que, no entanto, permanecem elevados neste grupo. Apesar dos riscos, procedimentos desenvolvidos com prontidão têm efeito positivo na evolução destes pacientes. A atenção coordenada integrada por equipe clínica/geriátrica, ortopédica, anestésica, intensivistas e demais profissionais de saúde pode ser altamente benéfica neste grupo de pacientes.
ABSTRACT
Care for elderly patients undergoing orthopedic surgery, particularly for those requiring emergency surgery, needs to take into account an analysis of physical capacity and risks specific to elderly individuals, in an attempt to reduce the risks. Nevertheless, these remain high in this group. Despite the risks, procedures developed promptly have a positive effect on these patients' evolution. Coordinated care, composed of teams of specialists within clinical medicine, geriatrics, orthopedics, anesthesiology and critical care, along with other healthcare professionals, may be highly beneficial for this group of patients.
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Main subject:
Risk-Taking
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Signs and Symptoms
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Orthopedic Procedures
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Emergency Medicine
Type of study:
Etiology study
Limits:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Portuguese
Journal:
Rev. bras. ortop
Journal subject:
Orthopedics
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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